Does Hostjar.io support URL rewriting?

Hostjar.io is designed specifically for hosting static websites, which means it does not support server-side URL rewriting. URL rewriting typically requires server-side processing, which is not available on static hosting platforms like Hostjar.io.

Why URL rewriting isn’t supported

  1. Static hosting limitations:
  1. Hostjar.io serves static files like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and images.
  2. URL rewriting is a server-side feature that requires dynamic processing, which is not supported on static hosting.
  1. No server-side processing:
  1. Static hosting does not support server-side technologies like .htaccess (Apache) or web.config (IIS), which are commonly used for URL rewriting.

Alternatives to URL rewriting

  1. Use client-side routing:
  1. For single-page applications (SPAs), use client-side routing frameworks like React Router or Vue Router to handle URL navigation.
  1. Create static redirects:
  1. Use HTML tags or JavaScript to redirect users to the desired URLs. For example:
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=https://example.com/new-page">
  1. Alternatively, use JavaScript:
window.location.href = "https://example.com/new-page";
  1. Host dynamic content elsewhere:
  1. If your site requires URL rewriting or other server-side features, consider using a hosting provider that supports dynamic content (e.g., shared hosting, VPS, or cloud hosting).

Need help?

If you’re unsure how to proceed or need assistance, feel free to:

  • Email us at hello@hostjar.io.
  • Click the chat button in the bottom-right corner of the dashboard to connect with our support team.

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