Facebook Post Adds Characters into String Query

Facebook can add characters to string queries on posts. We have a workaround available to help get your redirects working properly.

There are two properties that help work around this issue:

• Retain Query String: Controls whether query string parameters will be carried over to the From URL

• Match Query String: Controls whether the redirect will require the query string to match

Important Notes:

• If the Link To has a URL with a Query String, do not enable Retain Query String.

• If a URL Does Not Have a Query String, enable Retain Query String.

• Regardless of whether or not your URL has a Query String, always disable Match Query String.

• The Query String is the ?Command=Something; for example, .aspx?AMID=112

Who can use this feature?

System Administrator | Owner

Instructions

1. Sign in to your site

2. Navigate to Modules and on the Site Tools tab, select Redirects:

3. Select the Category/Domain your redirect is in:

4. Locate your redirect and click Actions:

5. Select Modify:

6. Under Additional Details, disable Retain Query String and Match Query String:

   Note: If the Link To has a URL with a Query String, do not enable Retain Query String.

7. Select Save Changes at the top of the page:

8. Add to Facebook as normal