# Canonical URL: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> The canonical URL is the version proposed as the main one among duplicate or very similar pages.
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# Canonical URL

The canonical URL is the version proposed as the main one among duplicate or very similar pages

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can be indicated with rel="canonical", together with other consistent signals on the site. It is a hint that the search engine interprets, not an absolute command. It should not be used to group pages with different content or to replace necessary redirects.

Also known as

Canonical tag

Topics

[SEO, content and GEO](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/seo-contenidos-y-geo)

## Related concepts

- [URL](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/url.html)
- [Duplicate content](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/duplicated-content.html)
- [Evergreen content](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/evergreen.html)