How do I redirect www. to no www?

Larry_Kuck · July 10th, 2007, 11:43 PM

Hello,
I have http://wb7tjd.org/ which also comes up as http://www.wb7tjd.org/. I can go into cpanel and do a 301 redirect to make http://wb7tjd.org become www.wb7tjd.org. But is there a way to go the other way around? WB7TJD is an amateur radio call sign, and with it starting with a W, I just have been reluctant to put 3 more "double-you's" in front of it.

I don't want to use Javascript and Meta tag approaches to perform the redirect, as they may cause issues with the search engines and Back Button functionality.

Using Google's Webmaster tools, I have advised my preference for http://wb7tjd.org/.

Thanks in advance.

**puckchaser** · July 11th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Put this code in your .htaccess file in your root directory.

Code:

Options +FollowSymlinks
RewriteEngine on
rewritecond %{http_host} www.wb7tjd.com [nc]
rewriterule ^(.*)$ http://wb7tjd.com/$1 [r=301,nc]

I just tried this on one of my domains, so I know it works.....

Larry_Kuck · July 11th, 2007, 4:33 AM

Thank you for the quick response, Puckchaser.
I already have this code in my root .htaccess:

Code:

 
RewriteEngine on
RewriteRule .*\.()$ - [F,NC]

So would I replace this with your code and then just
add my existing RewriteRule to your code?

It would look like this:

Code:

 
Options +FollowSymlinks
RewriteEngine on
rewritecond %{http_host} www.wb7tjd.com [nc]
rewriterule ^(.*)$ http://wb7tjd.com/$1 [r=301,nc]
RewriteRule .*\.()$ - [F,NC]

While I await your response, I will see if I can find
out what these codes mean, and perhaps re-educate
myself on the .htaccess file.

It's a mighty fine friend to have, as I have dealt with
free hosts that do not support my use of it!

Larry_Kuck · July 11th, 2007, 6:08 AM

One more follow-up:

Your code works exactly as I was hoping for.
I replaced my code snippet with yours, and
added my RewriteRule to the end.

I am still looking for a reference that just
defines the symbols I have and tells me what that
rule of mine is supposed to do.

Thanks again for your quick response to my first
question, Puckchaser!

Larry

**ceo** · July 11th, 2007, 12:09 PM

The code that you had originally is basically the beginning and ending of htaccess code to do... well a bunch of things - redirects, disabling file views, etc. Without stuff in the middle, uh, it doesn't do anything.

Here's a very good breakdown of htaccess code, specifically in regards to hotlink prevention. Hope that helps you out!

Larry_Kuck · July 14th, 2007, 3:44 AM

Thanks CEO! I no longer have a list of blocked spambots and this original code might be the empty start and end of of that code block.

Your article link is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

**ceo** · July 14th, 2007, 11:21 AM

You're very welcome! Always glad to help! ^_^

July 10th, 2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Larry_Kuck Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Sep 2006 Hosted on Gotti 10 posts Gave thanks: 1 Thanked 0 times	How do I redirect www. to no www? Hello, I have http://wb7tjd.org/ which also comes up as http://www.wb7tjd.org/. I can go into cpanel and do a 301 redirect to make http://wb7tjd.org become www.wb7tjd.org. But is there a way to go the other way around? WB7TJD is an amateur radio call sign, and with it starting with a W, I just have been reluctant to put 3 more "double-you's" in front of it. I don't want to use Javascript and Meta tag approaches to perform the redirect, as they may cause issues with the search engines and Back Button functionality. Using Google's Webmaster tools, I have advised my preference for http://wb7tjd.org/. Thanks in advance.

July 11th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
puckchaser He shoots.. He scores! Super #1 Joined in Feb 2007 Lives in A room with no windows. Hosted on SH110 1,447 posts Gave thanks: 46 Thanked 140 times	Put this code in your .htaccess file in your root directory. Code: Options +FollowSymlinks RewriteEngine on rewritecond %{http_host} www.wb7tjd.com [nc] rewriterule ^(.)$ http://wb7tjd.com/$1 [r=301,nc] I just tried this on one of my domains, so I know it works..... __________________ SH110*

July 11th, 2007, 4:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Larry_Kuck Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Sep 2006 Hosted on Gotti 10 posts Gave thanks: 1 Thanked 0 times	Thank you for the quick response, Puckchaser. I already have this code in my root .htaccess: Code: RewriteEngine on RewriteRule .\.()$ - [F,NC] So would I replace this with your code and then just add my existing RewriteRule to your code? It would look like this: Code: Options +FollowSymlinks RewriteEngine on rewritecond %{http_host} www.wb7tjd.com [nc] rewriterule ^(.)$ http://wb7tjd.com/$1 [r=301,nc] RewriteRule .*\.()$ - [F,NC] While I await your response, I will see if I can find out what these codes mean, and perhaps re-educate myself on the .htaccess file. It's a mighty fine friend to have, as I have dealt with free hosts that do not support my use of it!

July 11th, 2007, 6:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Larry_Kuck Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Sep 2006 Hosted on Gotti 10 posts Gave thanks: 1 Thanked 0 times	*Meaning of "RewriteRule .\.()$ - [F,NC]"?** One more follow-up: Your code works exactly as I was hoping for. I replaced my code snippet with yours, and added my RewriteRule to the end. I am still looking for a reference that just defines the symbols I have and tells me what that rule of mine is supposed to do. Thanks again for your quick response to my first question, Puckchaser! Larry

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July 11th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
ceo Senior Member Super #1 Joined in Jan 2005 1,546 posts Gave thanks: 70 Thanked 33 times	The code that you had originally is basically the beginning and ending of htaccess code to do... well a bunch of things - redirects, disabling file views, etc. Without stuff in the middle, uh, it doesn't do anything. Here's a very good breakdown of htaccess code, specifically in regards to hotlink prevention. Hope that helps you out!

July 14th, 2007, 3:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Larry_Kuck Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Sep 2006 Hosted on Gotti 10 posts Gave thanks: 1 Thanked 0 times	Thanks CEO! I no longer have a list of blocked spambots and this original code might be the empty start and end of of that code block. Your article link is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

July 14th, 2007, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
ceo Senior Member Super #1 Joined in Jan 2005 1,546 posts Gave thanks: 70 Thanked 33 times	You're very welcome! Always glad to help! ^_^

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