How to redirect to another webpage in JavaScript/jQuery?
How can I redirect the user from one page to another using javascript or jQuery?
Answer:
One does not simply redirect using jQuery
jQuery is not necessary, and
window.location.replace(...)
will best simulate an HTTP redirect.window.location.replace(...)
is better than using window.location.href
, because replace()
does not keep the originating page in the session history, meaning the user won't get stuck in a never-ending back-button fiasco.If you want to simulate someone clicking on a link, uselocation.href
If you want to simulate an HTTP redirect, uselocation.replace
For example:
// similar behavior as an HTTP redirect
window.location.replace("http://stackoverflow.com");
// similar behavior as clicking on a link
window.location.href = "http://stackoverflow.com";
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/503093/how-to-redirect-to-another-webpage-in-javascript-jquery
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