Proxying APIs and Handling SPA Fallback on Netlify with netlify.toml
Learn how to proxy external APIs and provide SPA fallback on Netlify using 200‑status rewrite rules in netlify.toml, with verification steps and common pitfalls.
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Learn how to proxy external APIs and provide SPA fallback on Netlify using 200‑status rewrite rules in netlify.toml, with verification steps and common pitfalls.
Learn how to use Netlify’s _redirects file and netlify.toml to solve deep‑link 404s in single‑page apps and proxy third‑party APIs, with rule ordering, force overrides, and caching trade‑offs explained.
Use Netlify’s _redirects file to set up permanent redirects, rewrites, and fallbacks. Learn a concrete example, limits, and common mistakes, and how to verify the rules after deployment.