Original wwwizer
Naked Domain Redirect

Redirect any domain effortlessly with SSL support. A simple solution for hosting environments that don't support naked domains. Point your domain to our IP and relax.

Redirect Your Domain Now

e.g. hogwarts.edu

Optional

e.g. www.hogwarts.edu
or https://www.hogwarts.edu/page
or leave blank to redirect to www.domain.com

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Effortless Domain Redirection

Simple. Fast. Reliable.

Redirect naked, root or apex domain. Get automatic SSL certificate.

Free Plan

Free redirect of root domain to www. In use by tens of thousands websites since 2007.

Static IP

No CNAMEs required, simple static IP setup. Full support for root domains.

Automatic SSL

Auto provision and renewal of SSL certificates.

BYO Certificates

You can choose to use your own SSL Certificate for compliance or other reasons.

Custom subdomains

Upgrade to redirect to subdomain of your choosing, not only to www.

Multi Region

Redirect from multiple locations around the world. Get the fastest response time.

Pricing

Free

$0

Free Naked Domain Redirect

  • Redirect root to www

  • Simple setup

  • Plain IP Address, no CNAMEs

  • HTTP only

Secure Redirect

$10 /mo

Secure Domain Redirect

  • Any domain

  • Any URL

  • HTTP and HTTPS

  • Automatic SSL Certificate

Secure + Dedicated IP

$20 /mo

Add Dedicated IP

  • Private IP

  • No noisy neighbors

  • Faster response time

  • Choice of regions

What Happened to the Original wwwizer?

Good news! The original free redirect service is still alive and fully functional. All existing IP addresses continue to work exactly as before.

We've added Secure Redirect with HTTPS, custom targets, and multi-region support. The free plan remains free—we're just giving you more options.

Common Use Cases

See how wwwizer can help solve your domain redirect needs

Static Website Hosting

Many static site hosts like GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel support custom domains but only work with www or other subdomains. They can't handle naked domains (example.com) because they use CNAMEs.

Example:

Your site: www.example.com on GitHub Pages

Point example.com to our IP

→ Users visiting example.com automatically redirect to www.example.com

Heroku & Cloud Platform Apps

Heroku and similar platforms require CNAME records for custom domains, which don't work with root domains. Use wwwizer to redirect your naked domain to your Heroku app subdomain.

Example:

Your app: www.myapp.com on Heroku

Point myapp.com to our IP

→ Visitors to myapp.com reach your Heroku app seamlessly

SEO & Domain Consolidation

Avoid duplicate content penalties by ensuring all traffic flows through one canonical domain. Redirect naked domain to www or vice versa to consolidate your SEO authority.

Example:

Canonical site: www.business.com

Setup redirect: business.com → www.business.com

→ All SEO signals consolidate to www.business.com

Multi-Domain Management

Managing multiple domains pointing to the same site? Use secure redirect to point alternative domains or old domains to your primary site with full SSL support.

Example:

Primary site: www.mybrand.com

Old domain: www.oldbrand.com

→ Secure redirect preserves HTTPS and maintains trust

DNS Provider Limitations

Some DNS providers don't support ALIAS or ANAME records for root domains. Wwwizer provides a simple IP-based solution that works with any DNS provider.

Example:

Basic DNS provider without ALIAS support

Add A record: example.com → our IP

→ Works perfectly without advanced DNS features

Chrome HTTPS-Only Mode & Root Domain SSL

Chrome and other browsers are increasingly enforcing HTTPS-only connections for security. Root domains often lack HTTPS support when hosting providers only offer SSL for subdomains. Wwwizer's secure plan provides automatic SSL certificates for your naked domain, ensuring visitors aren't blocked by browser security warnings.

Example:

Your site: www.example.com with SSL

Root domain: example.com without SSL → Chrome blocks access

With wwwizer: example.com gets automatic SSL certificate

→ Secure HTTPS redirect, no browser warnings

Frequently asked questions

How to use redirect?
After signup you will get an IP address. Point your domain's A record to that IP address and you are done. Changes typically propagate within minutes.
Where will the redirect point to?
By default, the redirect will point to www subdomain. On secure plan you can choose any subdomain or full URL, including external domains.
How is the SSL certificate provided?
Certificate is automatically provisioned via Let's Encrypt and renewed every 90 days. This happens behind the scenes - you only need to point your domain.
Can I use my own certificate?
Yes, you can upload your own certificate. This is useful for extended validation certificates, compliance requirements, or corporate policies.
How billing works?
Price is per month, pro-rated to the minute. You can cancel anytime and only pay for the time you used. No contracts or commitments.
What is the free plan difference?
Free plan redirects to www subdomain only via HTTP. Secure plan offers HTTPS, custom targets, automatic SSL certificates, and choice of regions.
Does it work with any DNS provider?
Yes! Since we use standard A records, it works with any DNS provider including GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Route53, Namecheap, and all others.
What about subdomains?
Wwwizer is designed for root/naked domain redirects. Subdomains can typically use CNAME records directly with your hosting provider.
How fast is the redirect?
Redirects are processed at the edge with minimal latency. Secure plan offers multi-region support for even faster response times globally.
Can I redirect to external domains?
Yes, with the secure plan you can redirect to any URL, including external domains. Perfect for rebranding or consolidating multiple properties.
What happens if I cancel?
Your redirect stops working immediately. Make sure to update your DNS records before canceling to avoid downtime.
Is there a traffic limit?
No traffic limits on any plan. Whether you have 100 or 1 million visitors per month, the price stays the same.

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