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Redirect Supply vs Hover domain forwarding: Permanent redirects, HTTPS included
Hover's forwarding sends a domain, subdomain, or shortcut path to a new address, but always as a temporary 302, and only over plain HTTP. Hover's own support says it can't forward the https:// version of your domain. Redirect Supply issues SSL certificates automatically, lets you choose a permanent 301 for every rule, and keeps your domain registered at Hover.
Redirect Supply vs Hover forwarding: what search engines and visitors get
Decision factor
Redirect Supply
Hover forwarding
Choose based on
HTTPS on your old domain
Automatic SSL on every domain, renewed for you
Can't forward the https:// version of your domain
Browsers, email apps, and link previews try HTTPS first
Redirect type
301, 302, 307, or 308, chosen per rule
Always a temporary 302
A rebrand needs a permanent 301 to pass rankings on
Page-level redirects
Path rules, wildcards, and a global fallback
Individual shortcut paths, one at a time
Whether a whole section like /blog/* needs to move
DNS requirements
Works with records at any DNS provider
Requires Hover's nameservers
Whether your DNS lives elsewhere
Analytics
See how much traffic each old domain still gets
No redirect traffic reports
Knowing when an old domain can finally go
Best fit
Rebrands, migrations, and studios managing client domains
Temporary HTTP forwarding for a personal domain
If the move is permanent, Redirect Supply
Why Redirect Supply
Choose Redirect Supply for redirects that stay out of your way. Every old URL lands on the right page, every domain runs on HTTPS, and nothing breaks when your website moves.
Hover forwarding or Redirect Supply? The short answer
Keep Hover forwarding for a short-term, HTTP-only forward, like a personal domain pointing to a profile page for a while.
Switch to Redirect Supply if the move is permanent, your old domain is reached over HTTPS, or whole sections of pages need new addresses. You get real 301s, automatic SSL, and a free plan for your first domain.
For a rebrand or migration, that makes it a Redirect Supply job.
FAQs
Questions about Hover forwarding and Redirect Supply
Does Hover domain forwarding support HTTPS?
No. Hover's support documentation states that forwarding can't handle the https:// version of your domain and only works over standard HTTP. Visitors opening your old domain over HTTPS get an error instead of your new site. Redirect Supply issues an SSL certificate for every connected domain automatically.
Is Hover forwarding a 301 or a 302 redirect?
Hover always uses a 302, a temporary redirect. For a permanent move, like a rebrand or a new domain, search engines expect a 301 to transfer rankings to the new address. In Redirect Supply, you choose 301 or 302 for every rule.
What are Hover domain shortcuts?
Shortcuts let you forward a single path, like yourdomain.com/shortcut, to another address. Each one is set up individually and uses the same temporary HTTP redirect. Redirect Supply adds wildcards and a global fallback, so /blog/* can move in one rule and nothing ends up on a 404.
Do I need Hover's nameservers for forwarding?
Yes. Hover forwarding requires Hover's nameservers and A records pointing to Hover's forwarding IP. Redirect Supply works with records at any DNS provider, so your nameservers can stay wherever they are.
Do I need to transfer my domain away from Hover?
No. Your domain, renewals, and account stay at Hover. You only change a few DNS records so Redirect Supply handles the redirects. See the DNS setup guide.
How do I switch a Hover domain to Redirect Supply?
Add your domain in Redirect Supply and copy the records it shows. In Hover, remove the forwarding and the A records pointing to Hover's forwarding IP, then add the new records. Your redirects go live once DNS propagates.
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Daniel Kouba
Founder of FREAKS
Vojtech Elias
Reflektor Studio
