HTTP 302
Found (Temporary Redirect)
Redirect
What does "HTTP 302 Found (Temporary Redirect)" mean?
Plain-English Meaning
The resource is temporarily at a different URL. Browsers should continue using the original URL in future.
Common Causes
- Maintenance pages
- A/B testing
- Login redirects
- Geolocation redirects
What Users Can Do
Invisible to you — browser follows automatically.
What Developers Can Do
Use 302 only for truly temporary redirects. For permanent moves, use 301. Search engines don't transfer link equity through 302s.
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