How to redirect in PHP
Steps to Redirect in PHP
Need to redirect a user in PHP? Follow these easy steps:
1. Use the Header Function:
- Place the following code at the beginning of your PHP script, before any HTML output:
<?php
header("Location: http://www.example.com");
exit();
?>2. Ensure No Output Before the Header:
-
Make sure there is no whitespace or HTML before the
header()function call to avoid errors.
3. Redirect with a Status Code:
- Optionally, you can include an HTTP status code for the redirection:
<?php
header("Location: http://www.example.com", true, 301);
exit();
?>4. Test the Redirection:
- Run your PHP script and ensure it redirects to the specified URL correctly.
Jorge García
Fullstack developer