> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/using-nats/nats-admin-features/linkcodes/permanent-vs-temporary-track-redirect-links.md). # Permanent vs Temporary Track Redirect Links *Article Topics:* [*Tracking*](/getting-started/common-topics/tracking.md) {% hint style="info" %} **Please Note:** As of version 5.1.1.13, Permanent Redirects (301) is the default behavior of track redirect links. {% endhint %} When a visitor clicks a track link, they are redirected to the original destination tour URL from the Sites Admin. The redirect will have a HTTP Status Code of either 301 or 302. You can change the behavior by using the [Permanent Redirect settings in the Surfer section of the Configuration Admin.](/nats-admin/configuration/configuration-overview/surfer.md#tracking) ## 301 vs 302 redirects ### 301 Redirects (Permanent) 301 redirects signify a **permanent** move of a webpage by telling browsers and search engines that the page has moved to a new location. This can impact SEO by transferring most of the ranking power to the redirected page. ### 302 Redirects (Temporary) 302 redirects signify a **temporary** redirect, and that the original page may return. 302 redirects are typically used when A/B Testing new content, temporarily redirecting during maintenance, or previewing or testing before a permanent launch. You can learn more about 301 and 302 HTTP Status codes on the following page: [URL Redirection](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/URL_redirection). ## Configuration Setings The following Configuration Settings, found in the [Surfer Section](/nats-admin/configuration/configuration-overview/surfer.md), allow you to set the desired outcome for when someone clicks the link.
* **Permanent Redirect Track** - Do a 301 (permanent) instead of a 302 (temporary) redirect on track links. * **Permanent Redirect Adtool** - Do a 301 (permanent) instead of a 302 (temporary) redirect on ad tool links. * **Permanent Redirect Promo** - Do a 301 (permanent) instead of a 302 (temporary) redirect on promotional links. * **Permanent Redirect Switch** - Do a 301 (permanent) instead of a 302 (temporary) redirect on strack links. ## Related Articles {% content-ref url="/pages/H1H6g5CqbVlkzaentCln" %} [Surfer](/nats-admin/configuration/configuration-overview/surfer.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/J3U83c6F7CLhfeBGKMSw" %} [Tracking](/using-nats/nats-admin-features/linkcodes/tracking.md) {% endcontent-ref %}