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Use Case

Fix Duplicate URL with Canonical

Point search engines at one preferred URL when tracking params, WWW, or trailing-slash variants create duplicates.

16 August 2026 By Tools.Town Team 5 min read

Steps

  1. Pick the preferred URL (https, correct host, no UTMs, consistent trailing slash policy).
  2. Open Canonical Tag Generator.
  3. Paste the preferred URL; copy the <link rel="canonical" …> tag.
  4. Place it in the page <head> (or confirm your CMS field).
  5. Spot-check that campaign landings with UTMs still canonicalize to the clean URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is canonical a redirect?

No. It is a hint in HTML (or HTTP header). Prefer fixing duplicates with redirects when you fully control the server.