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\# External redirect opening scheme The opening scheme defines how the checkout will be displayed to the buyer. Checkout Pro offers two modes: - \*\*Redirect (default)\*\*: redirects the buyer within the same browser window. - \*\*External redirect\*\*: opens the checkout in a new window or tab. > WARNING > > Make sure to configure the return URLs when creating the order. Without them, buyers will not be automatically redirected back to your website after payment. See \[Configure return URLs\](https://www.mercadopago.com.co/developers/en/docs/checkout-pro-orders/configure-return-urls) for more details. To configure the external redirect, use the \`checkout\_url\` value obtained in the response to the :TagComponent{tag="API" text="Create order" href="/developers/en/reference/online-payments/checkout-pro/create-order/post"} and include it in your project's frontend with the \`target="\_blank"\` attribute to open the checkout in a new window or tab. \`\`\`html [ Pay with Mercado Pago ](https://www.mercadopago.com.co/YOUR%5FCHECKOUT%5FURL)\`\`\` If you prefer the default redirect (same window), omit the \`target\` attribute: \`\`\`html [ Pay with Mercado Pago ](https://www.mercadopago.com.co/YOUR%5FCHECKOUT%5FURL)\`\`\`