# Permanent vs Temporary Track Redirect Links

*Article Topics:* [*Tracking*](/getting-started/common-topics/tracking.md)

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**Please Note:** As of version 5.1.1.13, Permanent Redirects (301) is the default behavior of track redirect links.
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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.  

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* **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

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[Surfer](/nats-admin/configuration/configuration-overview/surfer.md)
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[Tracking](/using-nats/nats-admin-features/linkcodes/tracking.md)
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