Getting Started with Hostari

Welcome to Hostari's documentation. Learn how to create and manage your redirect pages.

Introduction

Hostari is a simple URL redirection service that allows you to create custom redirect pages in seconds. Whether you need a memorable link for your social media or a temporary redirect for a campaign, Hostari makes it easy.

Pro Tip: You can create unlimited redirect pages with your free account.

Quick Start Guide

  1. Sign up for a free account
  2. Navigate to your dashboard
  3. Click "Create New Redirect"
  4. Enter your desired path and target URL
  5. Save your redirect
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How To Use Hostari

Learn how to create and manage your redirect pages effectively.

Creating a Redirect

To create a new redirect page:

  1. Go to the Hostari homepage
  2. Enter your desired page name (e.g., "my-link")
  3. Enter the full URL you want to redirect to
  4. Click "Create Redirect Page"
Note: URLs must start with http:// or https://

Future Planned Updates

API Access

For developers, you will be able to create redirects programmatically:

POST https://hostari.net/api/create
{
  "name": "your-page-name",
  "target": "https://your-target-url.com",
  "api_key": "your-api-key"
}

Link Management

You will be able to edit or delete your redirects at any time from your dashboard.

404 - Not Found Error

Troubleshooting guide for when a redirect page doesn't exist.

About This Error

A 404 error means the requested redirect page doesn't exist on our servers.

Error Message: "The page you requested could not be found"

Possible Solutions

  • Check the URL for typos
  • Verify the redirect was created successfully
  • Wait 30 seconds after creation for DNS propagation
  • Contact support if the issue persists

503 - Maintenance Mode

Information about scheduled maintenance periods.

About Maintenance

Hostari occasionally needs to perform maintenance to improve our service.

Typical Duration: Maintenance usually lasts 15-30 minutes

During Maintenance

  • Existing redirects will continue to work
  • You won't be able to create new redirects
  • The dashboard may be temporarily unavailable

Check our status page for real-time updates.

403 - Restricted Access

Understanding restricted content and violations.

About Restrictions

We restrict certain URLs to maintain a safe service for all users.

Error Message: "This action is restricted by our terms of service"

Common Restrictions

  • Malicious or phishing websites
  • Adult content
  • Copyrighted material
  • Reserved system paths (admin, api, etc.)

If you believe this is a mistake, please contact support.

Privacy Policy

How we collect and protect your data.

Data Collection

We collect minimal data to operate our service:

  • Account information (email, name)
  • Redirect creation data (timestamp, path, target)
  • Basic usage analytics

Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously:

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • We never sell your data to third parties
  • You can delete your account and all associated data at any time

Terms of Service

Legal terms governing your use of Hostari.

Acceptable Use

By using Hostari, you agree not to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Distribute malware or harmful content
  • Spam or harass others

Service Limitations

  • We may suspend accounts violating our terms
  • Service availability is not guaranteed
  • We reserve the right to modify these terms

For the full legal terms, please see our Terms of Service page.