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The web team processes redirects and vanity URL'sURLs. Redirects help guide visitors to pages proper locations if a page has moved or no longer exist. Vanity URL's are also provided so departments at the university can publicize more succinct URLs for their websites.
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Vanity URL's cannot be created at the root level (http://www.sandiego.edu/) and must contain the department name or subject.
Example: http://www.sandiego.edu/pce/VanityURL
URL's are case sensitive and it is suggested that vanity URL's be in all lowercase.
Requesting a Redirect
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Redirect requests should be sent via e-mail to web@sandiego.edu. You will need to include both the desired URL as well as where the link should point. The turnaround time for a redirect request is 1 business day from the time we receive the request.
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