How can I resolve the redirect error in Webflow so that my site can be properly indexed?
TL;DR
- Set only one primary domain in Webflow and avoid manual redirects between domain versions.
- Ensure DNS records are correct (A records and CNAME) and custom 301 redirects don't create loops.
A redirect error in Webflow can prevent your site from being properly indexed by search engines and is often caused by improper domain setup or conflicting redirect rules.
1. Check Your Domain Settings in Webflow
- Go to Project Settings > Hosting tab.
- In the Domains section, make sure the primary domain is set correctly. Only one domain (either
www.yourdomain.comoryourdomain.com) should be marked as primary. - Webflow automatically redirects the non-primary version to the primary one, so don’t manually add additional redirects between them.
2. Verify That Only One Version is Set as Default
- Do not set both
yourdomain.comandwww.yourdomain.comas default. - Only one should have the green “Default” tag.
- If both are set as defaults or if you’re manually redirecting in your domain registrar in addition to Webflow's settings, it can cause redirect loops.
3. Check DNS Configuration
- Make sure your records are correct and not overlapping:
- A Records: Point the root domain (
yourdomain.com) to (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102. - CNAME: Point the www subdomain (
www.yourdomain.com) to proxy-ssl.webflow.com. - Remove any conflicting or extra DNS records that might cause looped redirects.
4. Avoid 301 Redirect Conflicts in Webflow
- In the Project Settings > Hosting tab, scroll to the 301 Redirects section.
- Make sure that any custom redirects you’ve added aren’t creating loops (e.g.,
/about>/teamand/team>/about). - Remove or adjust redirects that repeatedly bounce URLs back and forth.
5. Clear SSL Conflicts
- Still in Hosting, make sure SSL is enabled.
- If you recently changed from HTTP to HTTPS or vice versa, remove outdated redirect rules, as Webflow automatically redirects to HTTPS if SSL is enabled.
6. Test With Google Search Console and External Tools
- Use Google Search Console’s URL Inspection tool to diagnose exact indexing issues.
- Also test your site on httpstatus.io or redirect-checker.org to trace any redirect loops.
Summary
To fix a redirect error in Webflow, ensure your primary domain is set correctly, DNS records are accurate, and custom 301 redirects don’t conflict. These steps will eliminate redirect loops and allow search engines to index your site properly.