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# How to Create a Redirect in Shopify and Track Clicks with Redira – Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, you’ll learn how to install the **Redira** app in Shopify, create a redirect, and start tracking link clicks to analyze traffic and marketing performance.

{% hint style="info" %}
[Redira](https://redira.app/) is an app created by the [founder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/volkovecom/) of **Vecomlab** that allows you to create redirects and track clicks for traffic and marketing analytics.

Install app: <https://apps.shopify.com/redira>

X: <https://x.com/redira_app>

LinkedId: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/redira-app>

Telegram: <https://t.me/redira_app>

Discord: <https://discord.gg/TCRTpTY59H>

Support: <support@redira.app>

Docs: <https://docs.redira.app/>
{% endhint %}

### Main scenario: creating a new redirect

Follow these steps if you want to create a new redirect and track clicks with Redira.

#### Step 1. Go to the app installation page

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Open the Shopify App Store and search for **Redira**\
or go directly via the official link:

👉 <https://apps.shopify.com/redira>

#### Step 2. Install the app

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Click **Install** and complete the installation in Shopify.

After installation, you’ll see the Redira welcome screen.

#### Step 3. Pin the app in Shopify

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To speed up access and avoid potential issues:

* Go to your apps list in Shopify
* Click **Pin** next to Redira

This makes it easier to access the app and manage your redirects.

#### Step 4. Create a redirect

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Click **Create redirect**

A modal window will appear where you need to fill in:

* **Redirect from** — a short slug (e.g. `shopify`)
* **Redirect to** — the destination URL

Click **Create redirect** once done.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The **Redirect from** field cannot be changed after creation. If you make a mistake, you’ll need to create a new redirect.
{% endhint %}

#### Step 5. Test the redirect

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After creating the redirect, make sure everything works correctly:

You can:

* click **Open** — the link will open in a new tab
* or copy the link and open it manually

The redirect should automatically take you to the destination URL.

{% hint style="info" %}
Redirect URL format:

`https://your-store-domain/apps/redira/r/{slug}`

Example:

`https://your-store-domain/apps/redira/r/shopify`
{% endhint %}

#### Step 6. Check clicks

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After testing:

* go back to the Redira app
* refresh the page

You’ll see the number of clicks for your redirect.

### Additional scenario: connecting an existing Shopify redirect

If you already have a redirect created using Shopify’s native tools, you can connect it to Redira to track clicks.

**Step 1**

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Copy the short Redira URL, for example:

```
/apps/redira/r/shopify
```

**Step 2**

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Go to your existing Shopify redirect and:

* replace the **Redirect to** field with:

```
/apps/redira/r/shopify
```

**Step 3**

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Now open your original link, for example:

```
https://vecomlab.com/shopify
```

**Step 4**

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After visiting the link:

* return to Redira
* refresh the page

The click will be recorded in the analytics.

### Important

* Redirects start working immediately after creation (if active)
* Always test your redirect after setup

### What’s next

After setting up Redira, you can use it to track:

* ad campaign links
* influencer links
* email campaigns
* QR codes
* seasonal promotions