Set up a domain forward (URL forward)

A URL forward makes your domain point to another website or page. Handy for a parked domain, a campaign address, or a variant you registered to protect your brand. You set it up yourself in the control panel.

When to use a forward

• You registered several extensions (.be and .com) and want them all to land on one main site.
• A short campaign or print URL that should point to a specific page.
• A newly registered domain that does not have its own website yet.

How to set it up

• Open your domain in the control panel and choose the forwarding option.
• Enter the destination URL (for example your main site, or a specific page).
• Choose the type: a permanent forward for a lasting move, a temporary one for a campaign.
• Save. The forward becomes active once DNS has updated.

Note: the first forward you set up takes a little longer. We automatically provision an SSL certificate for it, which is installed with this first request, so your forwarded domain also works over https.

Forward or DNS record?

A forward sends visitors from the whole domain to another address. If instead you want the domain to host its own site, you point it with an A or CNAME record to your hosting rather than forwarding it.

Frequently asked questions

Does a forward also move my e-mail? No, a URL forward only affects web visitors. E-mail is handled separately by your MX records.

Permanent or temporary? Use a permanent forward when the move is lasting (better for search engines); temporary for a short campaign.

It is not working yet. Give DNS time to update, then try again in a fresh browser tab. Stuck? We are happy to help.