Moving IPB files to root, url issues. Advice needed

[loccom]

Hi Folks

I have a small problem. Here goes.

I am moving all my IPB files from /forum to root so i can make use of Invision Pages as the default app. When I do this then the forums section will automatically forward to /forums (even though the forums direction will no longer exist.

Problem i have is my URL is /forum and it would mean an 301 redirect to /forums

I am a little worried about this as its 16 years this site has been going with thousands of inbound links.

I did speak to Marc in support and he advised to be create the 301 as it will encourage google to reindex the site properly. But I would like to get a second opinion (sorry Marc  )

So the main question is, is it possible to make the default /forums that IPB is linking to be changed to /forum instead or is it possible for me to do this with a plugin or .htaccess??

Ideally i would like things to stay as normal getting the benefits from the inbound links.

 

cheers

[opentype]

5 minutes ago, loccom said:

So the main question is, is it possible to make the default /forums that IPB is linking to be changed to /forum instead  …

Yes.

ACP → System → Setting → Advanced Configuration → Friendly URLs

[loccom]

Ahh i see.. i will look in to this @opentype

[loccom]

just had a look.. not possible as not editible

I read somewhere that In /applications/forums/data/ change the furl.json

Would this work? I have not moved the site yet so want to be sure before i do

[opentype]

You can’t change it now, because “forum” is a folder on your server. But once you are in the root and make Pages the default app, you will have a virtual forums folder you can then change. 

[loccom]

Ahh yes i can see on another site i have that has done that. You're a legend @opentype

Also, keep up the good work with supergrid.. love it!!!!