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

Learn how to create redirects in Shopify and track clicks with Redira. Step-by-step guide to installation, setup, and redirect tracking.

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.

Redira is an app created by the founder 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: [email protected]

Docs: https://docs.redira.app/

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

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

Click Install and complete the installation in Shopify.

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

Step 3. Pin the app in Shopify

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

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.

The Redirect from field cannot be changed after creation. If you make a mistake, you’ll need to create a new redirect.

Step 5. Test the redirect

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.

Redirect URL format:

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

Example:

https://your-store-domain/apps/redira/r/shopify

Step 6. Check clicks

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

Copy the short Redira URL, for example:

/apps/redira/r/shopify

Step 2

Go to your existing Shopify redirect and:

• replace the Redirect to field with:

/apps/redira/r/shopify

Step 3

Now open your original link, for example:

https://vecomlab.com/shopify

Step 4

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