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description: Set up wildcard-based URL rewrites faster with a new streamlined UI.
title: Simplified UI for URL Rewrites
image: https://developers.cloudflare.com/changelog/post/2024-10-23-url-rewrites-wildcard/og.png?v=084b8ac645d1168c
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October 23, 2024

## Simplified UI for URL Rewrites

[Rules](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/)

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It’s now easy to create **wildcard-based [URL Rewrites](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/transform/url-rewrite/)**. No need for complex functions—just define your patterns and go.

![Rules Overview Interface](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cdn-cgi/image/onerror=redirect,width=1158,height=1305,format=webp/_astro/create-url-rewrite-rule.DIgpB8IB.png)

What’s improved:

- **Full wildcard support** – Create rewrite patterns using intuitive interface.
- **Simplified rule creation** – No need for complex functions.

Try it via [creating a Rewrite URL rule in the dashboard](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/transform/url-rewrite/create-dashboard/#wildcard-pattern-parameters).

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