Redirects is the Joomla core component com_redirect for mapping old addresses to new ones. It helps visitors reach a relevant page after a URL changes.
How the tool works
The system redirect plugin participates in request handling and can collect missing-page information. In the Joomla component, an administrator specifies source and destination addresses and enables the redirect record. Collecting errors and performing an active redirect are separate operations.
What to check
Global URL rewriting controls the address format and is not a universal prerequisite for every redirect. Check the plugin state, exact source URL and server response. Server rules or other extensions may act before Joomla handles the request.
Point an old page to a closely related destination. Avoid loops and chains, then test the original Joomla link.