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A URL redirect is when a web page automatically forwards you to another page. This happens when websites move content, change domains, or manage traffic. Redirects use HTTP status codes like 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary) to tell browsers where to go next.

Checking redirects helps with SEO optimization, troubleshooting broken links, verifying affiliate or shortened links before clicking, and ensuring websites properly redirect from HTTP to HTTPS for security.

A 301 redirect is permanent, telling search engines to transfer ranking power to the new URL. A 302 redirect is temporary, indicating the move isn't permanent. For SEO purposes, 301 redirects are usually preferred for permanent changes.

No, TrueURL doesn't store or save any URLs you check. All checks are done in real-time and we don't maintain a history of your searches.

Currently, TrueURL analyzes one URL at a time. For bulk checks, you'll need to check each URL individually.

Response time shows how long each step in the redirect chain took to complete. Faster response times generally indicate better server performance. Multiple slow redirects can negatively impact user experience.

Shortened URLs can hide malicious destinations, including phishing websites, malware downloads, scam pages, or inappropriate content. They're commonly used in social media scams, email phishing, and other cyberattacks because they mask the true destination and appear less suspicious than long, unfamiliar URLs.

To verify if a shortened URL is safe, use a URL unshortener like TrueURL to reveal its true destination without clicking it. Check if the final URL is from a trusted source, uses HTTPS, and doesn't contain suspicious elements. Be particularly cautious with shortened URLs in unsolicited messages, emails from unknown senders, or those promising unrealistic offers.

TrueURL can expand links from all major URL shortening services including Bitly (bit.ly), TinyURL (tinyurl.com), Twitter (t.co), Is.gd, Rebrandly, Ow.ly, Goo.gl, and many others. Our system can follow multiple redirects to reveal the final destination regardless of which shortening service was used.