Is this a correct way of doing a 301 redirect?

Question

When I check my page using those online host header analyzers, the page says 200 OK.

But when viewing in my browser, it redirects to another website (which is how I want it to be).

The code that I use is:

 context.Response.Status = "301 Moved Permanently";
 context.Response.AddHeader("Location", "http://www.example.com/article" + articleID);
 context.Response.End();

I put this code in a HttpModule.

it is working because when you try and hit the url, it does the redirect. It just doesn't seem to be returning the correct http header.

Is there something wrong?

Answer 1

Could you try using: HttpContext.ApplicationInstance.CompleteRequest()

Instead of Response.End()?

Answer 2

Make sure the response buffer is completely clear before you add your headers:

context.Response.Clear();
context.Response.Status = "301 Moved Permanently";
context.Response.AddHeader("Location", "http://www.example.com/article" + articleID);
context.Response.End();

Answer 3

try:

context.Response.StatusCode = 301;
context.Response.StatusDescription = "Moved Permanently";
context.Response.RedirectLocation = "http://www.example.com/article" + articleID;
context.Response.End();

I use the above in a custom module and it does return a proper 301 HTTP response.

Answer 4

Your code is exactly correct. I've used exactly what you've got for years:

context.Response.Status = "301 Moved Permanently";
context.Response.AddHeader("Location",URL);
context.Response.End();

Answer 5

When I use the HTTP logging in Web Development Helper, I see the 301 and the 200. So, yes, your code is correct.