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How to Delete URL Redirects on Shopify Individually & In Bulk

Last updated: October 22 2024

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Sometimes, you might accumulate outdated or unnecessary redirects that can clutter your navigation settings and even impact your store's performance. In this guide, we'll cover how to delete URL redirects on Shopify individually and in bulk, ensuring a clean and optimized navigation experience.

5 Steps to Delete URL Redirects Individually on Shopify

Here’s how to delete URL redirects individually:

Step 1: Click Online store or open the Sales channel.

Step 2: Click Navigation > View URL Redirect

Click Navigation > View URL Redirect

Step 3: Click on the URL redirect you want to remove

Click on the URL redirect you want to remove

Step 4: Click Delete redirect

Click Delete redirect

Step 5: Confirm your decision by clicking Delete redirect.

Confirm your decision by clicking Delete redirect.

How to Delete URL Redirects Individually on Shopify

You can delete multiple URL redirects at once by following these steps:

Step 1: Click Online store or open Sales channel.

Step 2: Click Navigation > View URL Redirect

Step 3: Choose the URL redirects you want to remove by checking the boxes next to them > Click Delete selected redirects

Choose the URL redirects > Click Delete selected redirects

Step 4: Confirm your decision by clicking Delete.

Confirm your decision by clicking Delete.

FAQs

Will deleting a URL redirect affect my SEO?

It can. If the redirect was pointing to a relevant page, removing it could lead to a 404 error, which might negatively impact your search rankings. Make sure to replace the redirect with a new one if necessary.

Is there a way to undo a deleted URL redirect?

No, deleting a URL redirect is a permanent action. However, you can always create a new redirect if needed.

Can I delete URL redirects from the Shopify mobile app?

No. Currently, you can only delete URL redirects from the Shopify admin on a desktop computer.

What happens if I delete a redirect and someone tries to access the old URL?

They will likely see a 404 error page, indicating that the page is no longer available.

Can I redirect a specific product page to a different product page?

Yes, you can create a URL redirect to send visitors from an old product page to a new one, especially if you've changed the product's handle or URL.

How many URL redirects can I have on my Shopify store?

Shopify allows you to have up to 1000 URL redirects on your store.

Bottom Line

Now you know how to delete URL redirects on your Shopify store! Remember to thoroughly test your changes and let your customers know about any major URL updates to avoid confusion.

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Sam Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Avada Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider headquartered in Singapore. He is an expert on the Shopify e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Sam loves talking about e-commerce and he aims to help over a million online businesses grow and thrive.