Streamline URL Management in Drupal with Pathauto Module

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WebWash shared a YouTube tutorial on using the Pathauto module in Drupal to generate URL aliases based on menu structures automatically. The tutorial explains how to install Pathauto and configure it to create intuitive and organized URLs that mirror the menu hierarchy. For example, a URL structure like "/top-level/first-level/second-level" can be automatically generated using Pathauto. Key steps include installing the module, navigating to URL alias settings, adding a new Pathauto pattern, and using the token [node:menu-link:parent:url:path]/[node:title]. This setup not only improves site navigation and SEO but also saves time on manual URL management. It's crucial to regenerate aliases for existing content after applying this pattern to ensure consistency across the site.

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Title

Automatically Generate URL Aliases From Menu Structure Using Pathauto in Drupal

Byline

Ivan Zugec

Date of Publication

23 July 2024

Organization

WebWash

URL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB1AhjDbyWs

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