How to use .htaccess to redirect while maintaining the original url?

@ryleigh 

To redirect visitors to a different URL while maintaining the original URL in the address bar, you can use the following code in your .htaccess file:

1. Open your .htaccess file (located in the root directory of your website) using a text editor.
2. Add the following lines of code to redirect visitors to a different URL while maintaining the original URL:

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RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.newwebsite.com/$1 [L,R=301]

Replace "http://www.newwebsite.com" with the URL you want to redirect the visitors to.

1. Save the .htaccess file and upload it to your website's root directory.
2. Test the redirect by entering your website's URL in a browser. The original URL should be displayed in the address bar, while the visitors will be redirected to the new URL.

Make sure to backup your .htaccess file before making any changes and test the redirect to ensure it is working correctly.

@ryleigh 

Make sure you have the necessary permissions to modify the .htaccess file for your website.

Additionally, keep in mind that the code provided in the previous response uses a 301 redirect, which indicates a permanent redirect. If you want to use a different type of redirect (such as temporary), you can modify the 'R=301' part of the code to 'R=302'.

Furthermore, if you have specific requirements for the redirection, you may need to adjust the regular expression in the RewriteRule to suit your needs. Regular expressions can be powerful tools for redirecting URLs in various ways.

Remember to always test the redirection thoroughly on different devices and browsers to ensure that it functions correctly for all visitors.