Background
Previously, workspace-related pages were grouped under Account settings and shared the /settings URL prefix. That structure has changed recently. Workspaces now has its own dedicated tab, separate from Settings. However, the URLs were not updated to reflect this change in navigation. There is no redirect system in NewDot to handle old links paths (these old URLs might be referenced in bookmarks, messages or other integrations)
Problem
Both Account and Workspaces use the /settings URL prefix, even though they represent separate areas of the product
HelpPanel shows incorrect content on Workspaces pages (screenshot in 🧵)
The lack of a redirect mechanism means we can't change URLs without breaking backwards compatibility
Solution
Update all Workspaces tab URLs to start with /workspaces instead of /settings/workspaces, clearly separating them from Account-related pages and improving semantic clarity.
This change ensures:
- A clean visual and technical distinction between Settings and Workspace sections.
- Correct HelpPanel content rendering based on distinct URL paths.
- Reduced confusion when users navigate or share links.
To preserve existing user behavior and external links, implement redirects from all legacy /settings/workspaces/... URLs to their corresponding new /workspaces/... versions. This provides backward compatibility, ensures a seamless transition, and establishes a future-proof pattern for evolving routes without breaking existing references.
Issue Owner
Current Issue Owner: @Upwork Automation - Do Not Edit
- Upwork Job URL: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~021943321028927089891
- Upwork Job ID: 1943321028927089891
- Last Price Increase: 2025-07-11
Background
Previously, workspace-related pages were grouped under Account settings and shared the /settings URL prefix. That structure has changed recently. Workspaces now has its own dedicated tab, separate from Settings. However, the URLs were not updated to reflect this change in navigation. There is no redirect system in NewDot to handle old links paths (these old URLs might be referenced in bookmarks, messages or other integrations)
Problem
Both Account and Workspaces use the /settings URL prefix, even though they represent separate areas of the product
HelpPanel shows incorrect content on Workspaces pages (screenshot in 🧵)
The lack of a redirect mechanism means we can't change URLs without breaking backwards compatibility
Solution
Update all Workspaces tab URLs to start with /workspaces instead of /settings/workspaces, clearly separating them from Account-related pages and improving semantic clarity.
This change ensures:
To preserve existing user behavior and external links, implement redirects from all legacy /settings/workspaces/... URLs to their corresponding new /workspaces/... versions. This provides backward compatibility, ensures a seamless transition, and establishes a future-proof pattern for evolving routes without breaking existing references.
Issue Owner
Current Issue Owner: @Upwork Automation - Do Not Edit