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Can you redirect a URL to a specific page?

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Yes, you can—just use your website's settings to redirect your site to a different page. If your host doesn't have that type of setting, set up a very simple site that automatically redirects the visitor to another page.

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Can I redirect a website that I don't own using only my computer?

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It depends on what you mean by redirect. If you mean to redirect incoming traffic from the website to wherever you want it to go, then the short answer is no. It's possible, but also illegal depending on where you are, and what the laws are. If you want to direct a link to a destination of your choice, use something like TinyURL or RarME.

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Can it be sent straight to a message with no URL?

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You could write a javascript routine that just spits out whatever text you want it to say, but you'd still have to include that in your index.html page. At that point, you might as well just place your message in your index.html or home.html page. Then again, I'm no javascript expert. Check some of the javascript code libraries, you might find what you want; then you just cut and paste.

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How can I create an address link for my Instagram ID that doesn't contain the name of Instagram?

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You can use a link shortener that will lead to the webpage and you get to choose what the short link will be.

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