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HTTP 302 Found — Temporary Redirect Explained

Warning3xx redirection

Overview

HTTP 302 Found redirects the client to a different URL temporarily. The original URL should be used for future requests.

Key Details

  • Status: 302 Found (Temporary Redirect)
  • Category: 3xx Redirection
  • Client should follow the Location header
  • Original URL remains the canonical one

Common Causes

  • Temporary page redirect during maintenance
  • Login redirect to authentication page
  • A/B testing different URLs
  • Geolocation-based redirects

Steps

  1. 1Check the Location header for redirect target
  2. 2Follow the redirect automatically
  3. 3Keep using the original URL for future requests
  4. 4For SEO, consider if 301 is more appropriate

Tags

http-status3xx-redirectionhttp-302httpstatus-code

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Frequently Asked Questions

302 is temporary (keep original URL). 301 is permanent (update to new URL).