How do I fix an HTTP 302 Found?

Use 302 only for genuinely temporary redirects; use 301 when the move is permanent. If a page has permanently moved but returns 302, switch it to 301 so signals transfer. Make sure the destination is correct and does not itself redirect again.

3xx · Redirection

302 Found

The resource is temporarily at a different URL.

What it means

HTTP 302 Found is a temporary redirect. It tells clients the resource lives at the Location URL for now, but the original URL should still be used in future because the move is not permanent.

When it happens

It happens for temporary situations: A/B tests, geo or device redirects, sending users to a login page, or a maintenance redirect that will be reverted.

How to fix it

Use 302 only for genuinely temporary redirects; use 301 when the move is permanent.
If a page has permanently moved but returns 302, switch it to 301 so signals transfer.
Make sure the destination is correct and does not itself redirect again.

SEO impact

Mixed. Search engines generally keep the original URL indexed for a 302 and may not transfer ranking signals. Using 302 where you meant 301 is a common SEO mistake that can stall a migration.

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Related codes

307 Temporary Redirect

A temporary redirect that preserves the original request method.

301 Moved Permanently

The resource has permanently moved to a new URL.

303 See Other

The response to the request can be found at another URL using a GET request.

304 Not Modified

The cached version of the resource is still valid, so no body is sent.

305 Use Proxy

A deprecated code telling the client it must reach the resource through a specified proxy.

306 Switch Proxy

A reserved, unused status code that no longer carries any meaning.

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