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# BOT Redirect

These redirect destinations can be selected from service configuration pages such as Smart URLs and other protection features that support custom bot redirection.

### Marked Screenshot

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| Marker | Control          | What It Does                          |
| ------ | ---------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| 1      | Guide            | Open the related service guide.       |
| 2      | Clear All        | Button action for this panel section. |
| 3      | Redirect Name    | Name for the bot redirect preset.     |
| 4      | Redirect Name    | Name for the bot redirect preset.     |
| 5      | Add Bot Redirect | Create the bot redirect preset.       |

### Add Bot Redirect

The Add Bot Redirect form includes:

| Field        | Description                                     |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Name         | Friendly name for the redirect destination      |
| URL / Domain | Destination URL or domain used for the redirect |

Use a clear name so the destination is easy to recognize later from service configuration pages.

### Complete Examples

| Use Case                                       | Name Example           | URL / Domain Example           | Notes                                                       |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Redirect blocked bots to a public landing page | `Blocked Traffic Page` | `https://example.com/blocked`  | Good for a simple explanation page                          |
| Redirect bots to the main website              | `Main Website`         | `https://example.com/`         | Useful when you do not want to show a block page            |
| Redirect bots to a neutral search page         | `Search Fallback`      | `https://www.google.com/`      | Useful when blocked traffic should leave the protected site |
| Redirect to a campaign or offer page           | `Campaign Redirect`    | `https://example.com/campaign` | Use only when the destination is safe for blocked traffic   |
| Redirect using a domain-style value            | `Example Domain`       | `example.com`                  | Use a full HTTPS URL when possible for clearer behavior     |

### Service Usage Examples

| Service    | Example Use                                                                                                |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Smart URLs | Select a saved BOT Redirect destination for visitors that should not reach the final shortlink destination |
| Blocker    | Use a redirect destination when detected bot traffic should be sent away from the protected page           |
| Blocker V2 | Use a redirect destination as part of a page response configuration for blocked bot traffic                |

### Create A Redirect Destination

1. Open Settings > BOT Redirect.
2. Enter a name.
3. Enter the redirect URL or domain.
4. Click Add.
5. Return to the relevant service page and select the saved redirect destination.

### Bot Redirect List

The list shows redirect destinations already created under the account.

| Column       | Description                              |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| Date Time    | Time when the redirect entry was created |
| Name         | Friendly redirect name                   |
| URL / Domain | Redirect destination                     |
| Action       | Edit or remove the entry                 |

### Edit Or Remove

Use Edit when the destination URL changes. Use Remove when the redirect destination is no longer used.

Before removing an entry, check whether it is still selected in Smart URLs, Blocker, or Blocker V2 configurations.

### Best Practices

* Use HTTPS redirect destinations when possible.
* Avoid redirecting blocked traffic to sensitive internal pages.
* Keep names short and descriptive.
* Review redirect destinations after changing service rules.

### Related Pages

| Page                                                                                           | Purpose                                     |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| [Smart URLs](https://docs.stopbot.net/v2/panel-guides/services/smart-urls)                     | Select bot redirect behavior for shortlinks |
| [Blocker V2](https://docs.stopbot.net/v2/panel-guides/services/blocker-v2)                     | Configure advanced bot page responses       |
| [Blacklist IP Address](https://docs.stopbot.net/v2/panel-guides/settings/blacklist/ip-address) | Block custom IP addresses                   |