Nginx Redirect Rule Tester

Testing Nginx Redirect Rules Before Deploying Them

Nginx redirects can be tricky because a small change in a return, rewrite, server_name, or location block can send users to the wrong page. A redirect that looks simple can also create a chain or loop when another rule runs after it.

This Nginx Redirect Rule Tester gives you a quick browser-side way to check common redirect rules. Paste a config snippet, enter a test URL, and see which return or rewrite rule would apply.

Checking a Redirect Rule

1. Paste an Nginx server or location block into the input box.
2. Enter the URL you want to test.
3. Choose whether redirects should be followed for multiple steps.
4. Run the test and review the matched rules and final URL.
5. Copy the summary, JSON, or redirect step output.

Common Nginx Redirect Rule Tester Use Cases

• Testing HTTP to HTTPS redirects before deployment.
• Checking www to non-www redirects.
• Reviewing old path to new path rewrite rules.
• Finding possible redirect chains or loops.
• Checking whether a location block redirect may apply.
• Preparing safer notes for server config changes.

Example Nginx Redirect Rule

server {
  listen 80;
  server_name example.com www.example.com;

  return 301 https://example.com$request_uri;
}

A Browser-Side Tester, Not a Full Nginx Runtime

This tool is meant for quick redirect review. It does not run Nginx and does not cover every advanced Nginx directive, variable, include file, map block, or runtime condition.

Use it to catch obvious redirect issues early, then test the final config in your real Nginx environment before shipping it.

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