First-time setup

1. Confirm System - Easy Redirects and Content - Easy Redirects are Enabled under System > Plugins.
2. Open Components > Easy Redirects and check the Dashboard.
3. If the Dashboard shows core System - Redirect is still enabled, plan to import its rules and disable it so only one manager runs.
4. Create a Published exact rule (or open 404 Log and use Fix).
5. Clear cache, open the old URL on the front end, and confirm a 301/302.
6. Optional: open URL Tester and paste the same path for a dry-run.

Student tip: start with one exact rule. Add starts-with or regex after that works.