Redirect link generator
If you've moved your webpage but would like visitors to be automatically redirected to the new url, you can use a meta refresh tag to forward them to the new page. Use this Redirect Link Generator to create the meta-refresh tag for you, then copy and paste the code into the head section of the page you want to redirect. The same tag can also make a page auto-refresh itself on a timer instead of redirecting elsewhere - handy for a live status board, ticker or dashboard page - and this generator can build that version too.About meta refresh redirects
A meta refresh is an HTML tag placed in a page's <head> that tells the browser to load a different URL after a set number of seconds - it needs no server configuration or JavaScript, which makes it the simplest way to redirect visitors on hosts where you can't set up a proper server-side redirect.
It's commonly used when a page has moved to a new URL, when a whole website has moved to a new domain, or when a site is being retired and visitors need pointing somewhere else. Setting a short delay with a visible message (rather than 0 seconds) gives returning visitors and old bookmarks a chance to see what happened before they're sent on.
Building with a JavaScript framework? Switch the output format to Next.js, Nuxt or Remix syntax after generating your redirect, instead of a meta refresh tag - a real server-side redirect, not a client-side HTML fallback.
Auto-refreshing a page instead of redirecting it
The exact same tag can also make a page reload itself instead of sending visitors elsewhere - just leave out the destination URL. This self-refreshing setup is a simple way to keep a live status board, ticker, scoreboard or basic dashboard page up to date without writing any JavaScript: the page just quietly reloads on the timer you set, picking up whatever's changed on the server since the last load. Choose Auto-refresh this same page above and this generator builds that version for you.
Frequently asked questions
Does a meta refresh redirect hurt SEO?
A meta refresh with a delay of a few seconds is generally treated by search engines as a redirect, but it passes less ranking value than a server-side 301 redirect and Google explicitly recommends against it when you control the server. Use a meta refresh when you can't set up a server redirect (e.g. on a host that doesn't give you .htaccess access) - otherwise a 301 is the better choice.
How long should the delay be?
0 seconds redirects immediately with no message shown. A short delay (3-5 seconds) is worth using if you want visitors to actually read the "this page has moved" message before they're sent on - useful for bookmarked pages or old links people return to.
Where do I paste the generated code?
Inside the <head> section of the page you want to redirect from - the old page, not the new one. The visible message (if you set a delay) goes in the page body and is what people see before they're forwarded.
Will this work on every browser and device?
Yes - meta refresh is supported by every modern browser, desktop and mobile alike, and needs no JavaScript to work once it's on the page.
Can I make a page auto-refresh itself instead of redirecting?
Yes - choose "Auto-refresh this same page" above and leave out a destination URL. The generated tag reloads the current page on the interval you set, which is a simple no-JavaScript way to keep a status board, ticker or dashboard page showing current data.