VA.gov to VA.gov Redirect

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

This document helps you understand the process of a VA.gov to VA.gov redirect. For more information about redirects, return to the Redirect Implementation Strategy page.

The Sitewide Content, Accessibility, Information Architecture team (CAIA) reviews all URL redirects before routing them to the appropriate engineer.

Before you attempt a redirect, follow these two important steps:

File a redirect request ticket on GitHub.
Read the Design System guidance for redirects.

This is a server-side redirect

VA.gov to VA.gov redirects are server-side redirects. A server-side redirect sends a status code to the browser. This status code lets the browser know that the requested page has moved – or is no longer available – and points the browser toward the page’s new URL. Server-side redirects can be temporary or permanent.

Server-side redirects are preferred.

Information Table: `VA.gov`to `VA.gov`Redirects

Below is a table that outlines the details of a VA.gov to VA.gov redirect.

`VA.gov`to `VA.gov` Redirects
When to use this redirect:	When the redirect is within `VA.gov`.
Real world example:	`^/family-member-benefits/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/?$` redirects to `/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/`
How it works:	Traffic to `VA.gov` hits the VA gateway. Traffic is then routed to our reverse proxy and redirected to a subdomain.
Code location:	vsp-platform-revproxy/template-rendering/revproxy-vagov/vars/redirects.yml
Additional Info:	Refer to the revproxy README for more information on conventions and considerations, such as trailing slashes, child pages, and case sensitivity.
Team Responsibilities:	CAIA approves requests and assigns it to the appropriate team. Requesting team may be responsible for the redirect code change, and is responsible for communication with VA stakeholders as needed.

Additional Resources

To learn more about redirects, visit Redirect Implementation Strategy.
To learn about redirects involving Drupal, visit Drupal Redirects.
For information on redirecting forms like PDFs, visit Redirecting static documents.
For any questions regarding redirects, contact the CAIA team in their Slack channel #sitewide-content-accessibility-ia.

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This is a server-side redirect

Information Table: VA.govto VA.govRedirects