Facebook Post Adds Characters into String Query

Facebook adds characters to string queries on posts. We have a workaround available to help get your redirects to work properly.

Two properties 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

Instructions

1. Click the Site Tools icon, and then click Redirects
   
2. Select the Domain your redirect is in
   
3. Select your redirect
   
4. Under Additional Details, disable Retain Query String and disable Match Query String
   
   • Note: If the Link To has a URL with a Query String, do not enable Retain Query String.
5. Select Save Changes or Save and Make Active at the top of the page
   
6. Add to Facebook as normal