The Map Remote feature allows you to redirect the location of a network request to a new destination, enabling the response to be transparently served from this new location as though it were the original destination.
Why Use Map Remote?
The Map Remote feature is particularly useful in the following scenarios:
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Testing Local Changes on Production Sites: Use development or staging endpoints in place of production ones without modifying the source code, allowing for seamless testing of local code.
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Domain Switching: Redirect traffic to a local environment for testing purposes, such as evaluating changes before deployment.
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HTTP to HTTPS Mapping: Easily switch between HTTP and HTTPS destinations for secure testing.
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API Backward Compatibility: Test the backward compatibility of new API versions by mapping requests to a different API version
How to Use Map Remote
In Requestly, there are 2 ways you can implement a Map Remote configuration. You can utilize the two rule types: Redirect Request and Replace Rule.
Redirect Request
The Redirect rule enables you to specify a complete URL to which a network request should be redirected. This is particularly helpful for direct mappings of entire endpoints or domains. Learn how to create a Redirect Request rule.
Replace Rule
The Replace rule allows you to substitute a specific part of a URL with another string. This provides greater flexibility for partial URL adjustments, such as replacing a subdomain or path segment. Learn how to create a Replace Rule.
