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Definition<\/span><\/h2>\n

A trailing slash is the forward slash at the end of a URL<\/a>. In the past, the trailing slash was used to signal a folder\/directory with a URL without the trailing slash signaling a file. Today, it\u2019s not typically used for this same purpose.\n<\/p>\n

Although there\u2019s no difference between root domain names with or without a trailing slash, the trailing slash does matter for other URLs. For all other URLs, the trailing slash can create two separate identical pages, one with the trailing slash and one without it. This can cause issues for both users and search engines<\/a>, potentially negatively impacting your site\u2019s performance.\n<\/p>\n

\"Trailing\n<\/p>\n

An image of the trailing slash at the end of our domain name.\n<\/p>\n

Duplicate content issues caused by trailing slash<\/span><\/h2>\n

When using a CMS<\/a>, it is uncommon for two versions of a URL, one with and one without the trailing slash, to cause duplicate content<\/a> issues. This issue is often automatically dealt with by a CMS.\n<\/p>\n

However, this doesn\u2019t always happen. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to signal which URL is the preferred version. Below are a few best practices:\n<\/p>\n