302
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The requested resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 301, this redirect is temporary — browsers and search engines should continue using the original URL for future requests.
What does HTTP 302 mean?
The requested resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 301, this redirect is temporary — browsers and search engines should continue using the original URL for future requests.
Common causes
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The server temporarily redirects users to another page, such as a login page or a maintenance notice.
- 2
Load balancers or CDNs redirect requests to a different backend server or region temporarily.
- 3
A/B testing or feature flags redirect some users to a different version of a page.
How to fix it
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If the redirect is intentional and temporary, no fix is needed. Ensure the Location header points to a valid URL.
- 2
If the move is permanent, change the status code to 301. Using 302 for permanent moves hurts SEO because search engines won't transfer link equity.
- 3
Check for redirect loops — a 302 that points back to the original URL or creates a chain will cause browsers to show an ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error.
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