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canonical

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When the user wants to configure canonical URLs, fix duplicate content, or consolidate URL signals. Also use when the user mentions "canonical," "canonical URL," "duplicate content," "duplicate content fix," "preferred URL," or "URL consolidation." For GSC duplicates, use google-search-console.

When to use

• **Multi-language**: Each language version has its own canonical; use **hreflang** with canonical
• **Same content, multiple URLs**: Params, pagination, tracking params, www vs non-www, trailing slash (/page vs /page/)
• **Self-referencing**: Canonical should point to self or the preferred version
• **Avoid chain canonical**: A→B→C is invalid

When not to use

• GSC duplicates

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