The redirect mode setting allows you to control how your tracking links redirect visitors to their final destination. This feature gives you flexibility in managing traffic flow and ensures compatibility with different traffic sources and platforms.
Overview
When a visitor clicks on your tracking link, they need to be redirected from your tracking domain to the final landing page. The redirect mode setting determines the technical method used for this redirection. Different methods work better with different traffic sources, ad networks, and browsers.
You can configure redirect modes at two levels:
Global level: Set a default redirect mode for all tracking links in your account
Offer level: Override the global setting for specific offers when needed
Available Redirect Modes
Basic (307)
This is a standard HTTP temporary redirect. When a visitor clicks your tracking link, their browser receives an instruction to immediately navigate to the destination URL.
When to use:
General purpose tracking links
Most standard traffic sources
When you need the fastest redirect speed
Characteristics:
Fastest redirect method
Works with most modern browsers and platforms
Standard web protocol approach
Meta Refresh
This method uses an HTML page with a meta refresh tag to redirect visitors. Instead of using HTTP headers, it sends a small HTML page that automatically redirects the browser to the destination.
When to use:
When working with traffic sources that don't properly handle standard redirects
Some social media platforms
Certain ad networks with strict redirect policies
Characteristics:
Better compatibility with restrictive platforms
Slightly slower than Basic mode
Uses HTML-based redirection
Double Meta Refresh
This method performs two successive redirects using the meta refresh approach. The visitor is first redirected to an intermediate page, then to the final destination.
When to use:
Traffic sources with very strict redirect detection
Platforms that block or flag single-step redirects
Maximum compatibility requirements
Characteristics:
Highest compatibility across platforms
Slowest redirect speed (two steps)
Best for challenging traffic sources
Default mode for new accounts
How to Configure Redirect Mode
Global Settings
Navigate to **Settings > Redirect Domains**
Locate the **Redirect Mode** section
Select your preferred redirect method
Changes apply immediately to all tracking links using the global setting
Offer-Specific Settings
Open the offer you want to configure
Go to the **Redirect Settings** section
Select a specific redirect mode or choose **Global** to use your account default
Save your changes
When you set an offer to use a specific redirect mode, it will override your global setting for that offer only. Choosing "Global" makes the offer follow your account-wide default.
Important Notes
Redirect mode settings only affect tracking links for redirect-based offers (not direct linking)
Changes to global settings don't affect offers with custom redirect modes set
The redirect mode doesn't impact your tracking accuracy—all modes track clicks equally well
Some traffic sources may require specific redirect modes per their policies
Troubleshooting
Tracking links not working?
Try switching from Basic to Meta Refresh or Double Meta Refresh mode
Slow redirects?
If you're using Double Meta Refresh, consider switching to Basic or Meta Refresh for faster redirects
Traffic source rejecting links?
Some ad networks don't allow certain redirect methods. Check their policies and adjust your redirect mode accordingly
Still having issues?
Contact our support team with details about your traffic source and the problems you're experiencing. We can help identify the best redirect mode for your specific situation.