Broken DNS Redirect
The DNS redirect points to a target that is unreachable.
Severity: Warning
What is a DNS redirect?
Some DNS providers offer a "web redirect" or "URL forwarding" feature that lets you redirect one domain to another without running your own web server. For example, you might redirect old-name.com to new-name.com. The DNS provider handles the HTTP redirect on your behalf.
What does this mean?
The DNS redirect is configured, but the target URL is unreachable — it returns an error, times out, or does not exist. The redirect is effectively broken, and visitors following it will encounter an error.
Why this is a problem
- Visitors clicking links to the redirected domain will see an error instead of reaching the intended destination
- It may indicate that the target website has been taken down or moved
- Broken redirects create a poor user experience and can damage trust
- Search engines may penalize domains with broken redirects
What you should do
- Check whether the target URL is still valid and accessible
- If the target has moved, update the redirect to point to the new URL
- If the redirect is no longer needed, remove it from your DNS provider
- Test the redirect after making changes to confirm it works