How to import/export redirect urls in bulk?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to import and export redirect URLs in bulk using the Swift Redirects Shopify App:

Export Redirects in Bulk

1. Access the Swift Redirects App:
   
   
• Go to your Shopify Admin.
• Click on Apps > Select Swift Redirects.
2. Export Existing Redirects:
   
   
   • All Redirects – Export the entire list of redirects.
   • Filtered Redirects – Export based on applied filters (e.g., only 301s).
• Navigate to the Redirects tab.
• Click on the Export button (usually located at the top-right corner).
• Choose between:
• Download the CSV file and save it to your system.

Import Redirects in Bulk

1. Download the CSV Template

• In the Swift Redirects app, go to the Import Redirects section.
• Click Download CSV Template to get a pre-formatted sheet.

2. Prepare Your CSV File

Ensure the CSV is formatted correctly with the following columns:

From URL	To URL	Redirect Type
/old-url	/new-url	301
/products/*	/collections/all/{{ wildcard }}	301
/old-blog/*	/blogs/news/{{ wildcard }}	302

Notes:

• From URL: This is the old path (e.g., /old-page).
• To URL: This is the new path where you want to redirect (e.g., /new-page).
• Redirect Type: Use 301 (permanent redirect) or 302 (temporary redirect).
• Wildcards: Use * in the From URL and {{ wildcard }} in the To URL to manage dynamic patterns.

3. Upload the CSV File

1. Go to the Import Redirects section in the app.
2. Click Upload CSV and select your prepared CSV file.
3. Review the preview of your redirects.
4. Click Confirm Upload to complete the import.

4. Validate the Import

• Check the Redirect List to confirm all entries are imported.
• Test a few redirected URLs to verify they work correctly.

Pro Tips:

• Avoid Redirect Chains: Ensure the To URL doesn't point to another redirect.
• Bulk Cleanup: Use the Export feature to audit and clean outdated redirects.
• Dynamic Redirects: Utilize wildcards for product/category changes (e.g., /products/* to /collections/all/{{ wildcard }}).