Query parameters – are there risks with ignore&pass

  • Resolved kcaluwae

    (@kcaluwae)


    3 years, 1 month ago

    I’ve been using redirects for a while now but only recently one of our readers informed us that one was not working. Turned out she clicked on the links in one of our newsletters. The newsletter adds some parameters to the URL and I created all redirects with the default setting of “exact match”.

    I’ve updated this link and I’m considering updating all links in a similar way. (and making this the new default)
    I just wonder, are there any risks to this approach? This is a plain and simple blog, no paywall, no possibility for users to login.

    Can I use a SQL statement to update all posts at once? Is it sufficient to update the “match_data” column?

    Thanks!

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  • Plugin Author John Godley

    (@johnny5)

    3 years, 1 month ago

    You can set the default from the options page:

    https://redirection.me/support/options/

    Thread Starter kcaluwae

    (@kcaluwae)

    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thanks, I’ve already updated the default. My question was if this implied any risks (see my original question) and if I could run a SQL to update my existing redirects. Thanks!

    Plugin Author John Godley

    (@johnny5)

    3 years, 1 month ago

    I can’t think of any risks, and it is used on many websites.

    You could probably run some SQL but it depends on your familiarity with SQL, and it isn’t a straightforward update. If you do try then please make a backup first.

    Thread Starter kcaluwae

    (@kcaluwae)

    3 years, 1 month ago

    OK thanks, I have a staging site, will try it first on that instance.

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