Redirect Handle From Origin

Learn how to manage Redirect Handle From Origin to control how 3xx redirect responses from your origin are processed by the CDN.

Redirect Handle From Origin allows the CDN to modify request or response headers when the origin returns a 3xx redirect.

You can select which redirect codes to handle and optionally add or modify headers sent during redirection.

This provides greater control over origin-driven redirects and ensures consistent client behavior.

You can manage Redirect Handle From Origin using the Medianova Control Panel or the API.

In the Medianova Control Panel, go to CDN Resources, select your resource, and navigate to Origin Settings

Redirect Handle From Origin

Follow the steps below to enable and configure redirect handling for your CDN Resource.

1

Enable Redirect Handling

Toggle Status to On.

Additional configuration options become active.

2

Select Redirect Codes to Handle

Open Handle Origin Redirection Error and choose one or more redirect status codes that the CDN should process.

These codes determine which 3xx responses from your origin will trigger redirect handling logic. When a selected code is returned by the origin, the CDN applies your configured header settings and processes the redirect instead of simply passing it through unchanged.

Supported redirect codes:

• 301 — Permanent redirect

• 302 — Temporary redirect

• 303 — See Other

• 307 — Temporary redirect (method is preserved)

• 308 — Permanent redirect (method is preserved)

The CDN will apply your redirect-handling configuration only to the selected status codes, giving you granular control over how different redirect types are processed.

3

Configure Request Headers (Optional)

Enter a Request Header Key and Request Header Value if you want to include or modify request headers when a redirect occurs.

Examples:

• Request Header Key: User-Agent

• Request Header Value: Custom-UA

If you do not need to change request headers, leave these fields empty.

4

Add Custom Headers (Optional)

Use Add Header Key and Add Header Value to specify additional headers that should be appended during redirect handling.

Examples:

• Add Header Key: X-Debug-Redirect

• Add Header Value: true

These headers are included in redirected requests or responses depending on your configuration.

5

Save the Configuration

Select Add to register your header definitions. Then click Submit to apply the Redirect Handle From Origin settings. Redirect handling is now active for your CDN Resource.

Redirect Handling Logic

When the origin returns a selected 3xx status code:

1. CDN intercepts the response.

2. CDN adds or modifies headers based on your configuration.

3. The redirect is returned to the client with the updated headers.

Header Processing

• Request Header Key / Value modifies the header sent from CDN → Origin.

• Add Header Key / Value appends additional headers in redirection processing.

Status Toggle

• When On, CDN evaluates redirect codes and applies your header settings.

• When Off, CDN forwards redirect responses without modification.

Troubleshooting

Issue: Redirect handling does not apply. Cause: Status toggle is disabled or no redirect codes are selected. Fix: Enable Status and choose at least one code under Handle Origin Redirection Error.

Issue: Headers are not appearing in redirected responses. Cause: Header Key or Value fields are empty. Fix: Ensure both fields are filled before selecting Add.

Issue: Redirect behavior is inconsistent. Cause: Origin and CDN redirect configurations conflict. Fix: Review origin redirect rules and ensure the CDN's configured headers do not override necessary behavior.