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How to Import your URL Redirects on Shopify
Last modified: March 26, 2024
There are lots of ways that you can add URL redirects onto your Shopify store. However, when you’re doing a complete rebranding or need to reorganize your site’s URL structure, you might want to create the redirects in a CSV file and then import that file to your Shopify store. This approach can be particularly useful during Shopify advanced customizations that involve extensive changes to your URL paths.
One handy feature is the ability to add redirects to a shareable link, which allows you to easily collaborate with team members or contractors when editing URL redirects. By sharing the link, multiple stakeholders can review and contribute to the redirect mapping, streamlining the process of implementing redirects as part of larger site updates or migrations.
This article shows you how to import those URLs into your Shopify store. Before you start this process, you will need to create your list or URL redirects.
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Broken Link 404/301 Redirect
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EasyLockdown ‑ Page Locks
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B2B Login Access Management
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COD Order Verification
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Countdown Timer by POWr
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GeoIP Country Redirect/Blocker
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GeoIP Country Redirect
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Geolocation Redirect
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IP Blocker & Country Redirect
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DropiSkip ‑ Skip Cart
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Step 1 – Login
The first step is to log in to your Shopify store.
Step 2 – Navigation
From the admin page, you need to click on the ‘Online Store’ option that is located under the Sales channels. You will then be taken to the themes settings. You should then choose the ‘Navigation’ option and then select the ‘URL Redirects’ below that.
Step 3 – Import
In the URL redirects page, you can press the ‘Import’ option that has a down arrow symbol beside it.
Step 4 – Select the CSV File
Now you will see a dialogue box that will have a bold title about the import of a CSV file and description below. You can click on the button that is labelled as ‘Choose file’. Then find the file that you would like to use and click on that. The file must be a .csv file.
Once selected, click on the ‘Upload’ button. The system will automatically check that your file is suitable. If it is not, then an error sign will appear. The file must include headers, Redirect from and Redirect To.
Step 5 – Review
Now you need to review the imports. You will see a preview of the chosen file, and you can see whether the wrong file or data has been uploaded. If you need to change the data, you can upload a new folder. If there are just one or two mistakes, you can make changes of these later.
Step 6 – Click on Import Redirects
Once you’re happy with the import, you can click on the ‘Import Redirects’ option at the bottom of the page. This will finish the process, but the system may take some time to complete the process. You will see a notification that will tell you when the process has been completed and how many URL redirects have been entered.
You can see the new list of URL redirects by viewing all the redirects.
Conclusion: How to Import your URL Redirects on Shopify
When it comes to URL redirects, you might want to create them all in a CSV file and then import them to your store at a later date. Or alternatively, you could have seen numerous mistakes that you have exported and corrected in a CSV. Afterward you can use the instructions above to import the corrections. It is really easy to do.
If you want more control over your URL redirects, then you can use this URL redirect management app.
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What file format is used for importing URL redirects into Shopify?
To import URL redirects into Shopify, the required file format is CSV. This format is chosen because it is supported and allows for easy organization of large amounts of data, such as URLs and their corresponding redirect targets.
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Is there a limit to the number of redirects I can import?
Shopify doesn’t impose a strict limit, it can handle a significant number of redirects but very large batches may require segmented imports for efficiency.
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Does importing URL redirects into Shopify require any technical skills?
Importing URL redirects into Shopify is a straightforward process that doesn’t require advanced technical skills. However, a basic understanding of how CSV files work and familiarity with Shopify’s admin interface is beneficial.
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