redirector
Sends things elsewhere
A redirector is a person or thing that changes the direction or destination of something.
In computing, it typically refers to a program, server, or URL that automatically sends users from one web address to another: The old site uses a redirector to send visitors to our new domain.
In organizational contexts, someone who redirects tasks or communications to appropriate parties.
Web location identifier
- linkPoint of connection
- hyperlinkClickable reference to another page
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- aliasAdopted false name
forwarding · reroute · destination · HTTP · SEO · clickthrough · bounce · referral
Packet-forwarding network device
- proxyAuthorized substitute
- gatewayPoint of access
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- NATIP address remapping protocol
DNS · traffic · packet · firewall · node · CDN · failover · round-robin
Roadside directional guide
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- diversionRedirection of attention
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
guide · usher · marshal · turnstile · checkpoint · gate · junction · interchange
Confirming genuine identity
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- filteringSelective passage of elements
- blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
whitelist · honeypot · obfuscation · cloaking · sanitization · validation
URL
Web location identifier
alias · forwarding · reroute · destination · HTTP · SEO · clickthrough · bounce · referral · permalink
router
Packet-forwarding network device
NAT · DNS · traffic · packet · firewall · node · CDN · failover · round-robin · tunnel
signpost
Roadside directional guide
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- diversionRedirection of attention
barrier · guide · usher · marshal · turnstile · checkpoint · gate · junction · interchange · ramp
authentication
Confirming genuine identity
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- filteringSelective passage of elements
blacklist · whitelist · honeypot · obfuscation · cloaking · sanitization · validation
- deflectorsheat shield, wind deflector, splash guard, bug deflector, sun visor
redirectordirect path
Straight line between points
pass-through · maintainer · stabilizer · keeper · retainer