Next js rewrites
Setup Next.js URL Rewrites with Netlify
A Guide in Setting up URL Rewrites for Next.js applications Hosted in Netlify
As developers, we use URL rewrites for different reasons in an application. For example, sometimes, we rewrite URLs into short form to facilitate memorizing them. On the other hand, we can use keywords in the URL to make them SEO friendly.
Besides, with Next.js, URL paths are dependent on the project folder structure. For instance, if we put an About page inside a folder named Company, it will get reflected in the URL by default as . However, we could make it less dependent on the project folder structure by using URL rewrites.
In this article, I will discuss how to set up URL rewrites in Next.js with Netlify.
URL rewrite in Next.js
Let us see how to set up a simple URL rewrite with Next.js. For that, I have created a simple Next.js project and a new page called “about”.
Usually, when we run this application, we can visit the About page by typing in the browser's address bar. However, we will define a simpler URL for the About page with a URL
Next.js redirects and rewrites on Netlify
Netlify’s Next.js Runtime supports Next.js rewrites and redirects. These are defined in your file and have some features that are not included in Netlify redirects and rewrites.
Use Netlify redirects and rewrites on a Next.js site
Section titled “Use Netlify redirects and rewrites on a Next.js site”Every site on Netlify supports redirects and rewrites, which are defined in a or file. Sites that use Next.js Runtime are no exception.
However, there are some things to keep in mind when you use Netlify redirects and rewrites on a Next.js site. Next.js Runtime generates several rewrites on its own, which are used to map paths from your site to different Netlify Functions. The functions handle SSR, preview mode, and images, as well as assets in .
Any Netlify redirects or rewrites that you create take precedence over those created by Next.js Runtime.
Redirect and rewrite precedence
Section titled “Redirect and rewrite precedence”Redirects and rewrites are processed in the following order:
- Redirects and rewrites in the file. These are read in order until a match is found, then processing stops.
- Redirects and rewrites in the file. N
Redirects and Rewrites on Next.js
URL changes very frequently, and sometimes you want to keep an old url working, or maybe you want to proxy a request. Next.js makes this task easy to accomplish without an additional proxy server like Nginx.
To redirect requests in Next.js, you can set an function in your file:
In the previous example, any request to will be redirected to permanently (with a 308 HTTP status).
If you want a temporary redirect, you can set and the server will return a 307 HTTP status code.
You can add multiple entries to the return value of the function to add multiple redirects.
Your Next.js application can act as a proxy and handle requests while keeping the current url as opposed to redirects that change the url to the destination url.
In this case the user will see the url as but the content of the page will be the content of the path.
You can redirect to other domains too:
If you want to keep the parameters in the url, you need to specify a patch matching variable as follows:
With the rewrite defined above, a request to will be redirected to .
If you want to catch all paths, you can use a wildcard path with :
With the rewrite defined above, a requ
Next.js Rewrites: Everything You Need to Know
In the dynamic world of web development, the ability to control and manipulate incoming requests is crucial for creating productive, user-friendly applications. Next.js, a foremost React framework, offers a strong feature known as rewrites, which allows developers to intercept and modify requests to their server.
In this blog, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Next.js rewrites, how they differ from middleware, and how they can be configured to optimize your web applications.
What Are Next.js Rewrites?
Rewrites in Next.js are a set of server-side rules that define how incoming requests should be handled. They enable you to route an incoming request path to a different destination path, effectively allowing you to create neat, user-friendly URLs, proxy requests to external services, and manage client side routing without changing your file structure.
What Does NextResponse Rewrite Do?
NextResponse is a core component of Next.js that provides a set of methods to rule the response sent back to the user. When you employ a rewrite, NextResponse intercepts the incoming request and redirects it to the specified destinati
Next.js Config Rewrites: A Simple Guide for Developers
Next.js, a popular React framework, has revolutionized the way developers build and deploy web applications. Among its array of features, middleware and rewrites stand out for their ability to enhance server-side capabilities and streamline client-side experiences. These tools, configured through the next.config.js file, empower developers to customize how requests are handled, offering a new level of flexibility and control over web applications.
By adjusting the config settings in the next.config.js file, developers can efficiently set up redirects and rewrites, addressing specific methods and issues related to these features.
This blog delves into the intricacies of Next.js middleware and rewrites, guiding you through their configuration and application for more dynamic and efficient web development.
Rewrites in Next.js
Rewrites in Next.js serve a pivotal role in modifying request handling by the server. This feature not only facilitates URL redirections but also enables developers to serve varied content based on specific conditions or map incoming requests to different endpoints. The essence of rewrites lies in the