Want to forward visitors from one domain to another? Here is how to set up a Redirect in cPanel.

Redirect allows you to automatically send visitors to a different website.

  • Example: You buy my-new-domain.co.za and want it to automatically take visitors to your existing website my-business.co.za.

⚠️ Before You Start (Crucial Step!)

You cannot redirect a domain unless it is added to your cPanel account first.

  1. Register the new domain.

  2. Add it to cPanel: Follow our guide on How to Add a Domain to cPanel.

    • Once the domain appears in your cPanel list, follow the steps below to set up the redirect.

Step 1: Log Into Your Client Area

  1. Go to the Cyber Circuit client area login page (https://cybercircuit.co.za/billing).

  2. Log in using your email address and password.

Step 2: Log Into cPanel

  1. From your Client Area Dashboard, look for your active Products/Services.

  2. Click the Manage button (or dropdown).

  3. Select Log in to cPanel.

Step 3: Open "Redirects"

  1. Scroll down to the Domains section.

  2. Click on the icon labeled Redirects.

Step 4: Configure the Source (The "Old" Domain)

You will see a section titled Add Redirect.

  1. Type: Leave this as Permanent (301).

  2. https?://(www.)?: Click this dropdown menu and select the domain you want to redirect (e.g., old-domain.co.za).

    • ⚠️ Important: Do not select “** All Public Domains **”. You must select the specific domain you want to forward.

  3. “/” (Path): Leave this blank to redirect the entire website.

Step 5: Configure the Destination (The "New" Website)

  1. Redirects to: Type the full URL of the website you want visitors to see.

    • Example: https://new-website.co.za

    • Note: You must include the https:// part.

Step 6: "www." Settings

  1. Select “Redirect with or without www.”

    • This ensures it works whether people type www.old-domain.co.za or just old-domain.co.za.

  2. Leave “Wildcard Redirect” unchecked.

Step 7: Add and Test

  1. Click the blue Add button.

  2. You will see a success message.

  3. Test it: Open a new browser tab (Incognito mode is best) and type in the old domain. It should instantly jump to the new one!