How to Redirect to a New URL in Servlet
Servlet is a type of Java programming that allows you to connect to a web server. Servlet can be used to control request and responses to web hosts on your web pages. Servlet uses basic Java code and can be programmed into a web page just as you would Javascript. One of the ways you can use Servlet is to redirect your web page to a new location or automatically move your web page to a new URL.
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Instructions
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Open a text editor, such as Notepad or Text Edit. Select "File," then "Save" from the top menu. Save your page with a .html extension, and name it what you want your web page to be called. For instance, if you want the page to have a URL of www.yourdomain.com/newpage.html, call your file "newpage.html."
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Type <html> at the top of the page. Next, type "<script type="text/javascript">". This will indicate that you will be using Javascript.
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Import Java servlet code into your page. Type in:
"import javax.servlet.ServletException;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;"
This will import the code necessary for your page to recognize your URL redirect. -
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Insert the redirect code. Type in:
"public class ExampleServlet extends HttpServlet {
public void service(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {
response.sendRedirect("http://www.yourredirect.com");
}
}"
Replace "http://www.yourredirect.com" to the URL you wish to redirect your page to. -
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Type in "</script></html>" to indicate that you are finished with your web page. Select "File," then "Save" from the top menu. Upload this page to your web server to have a functional URL redirect.
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Tips & Warnings
Servlet URL redirects may not be recognized by search engines and is not recommended for proper SEO.
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