HTTP 302 Found

What Does HTTP 302 Mean?

HTTP 302 Found (originally 'Moved Temporarily') indicates that the requested resource is temporarily available at a different URL specified in the Location header. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.

HTTP 302 is commonly used for temporary redirects such as redirecting users to a login page, A/B testing with different URLs, maintenance page redirects, and geographic redirects. Unlike 301, search engines do not transfer link equity with a 302.

Historically, many HTTP clients changed the request method from POST to GET when following a 302 redirect (violating the spec). HTTP 303 and 307 were introduced to address this ambiguity. Use 307 if you need to preserve the request method during a temporary redirect.

Common Causes of 302 Found

The resource is temporarily available at a different URL. Common causes include: login page redirects, A/B testing, maintenance redirects, session-based redirects, and temporary content moves.

Unlike 301, search engines do not transfer ranking value with 302 redirects. The original URL remains in the search index.

How to Fix 302 Found

If a 302 should be a 301 (permanent move), change the redirect type. For temporary redirects, ensure you're using 302 or 307 appropriately. If you're seeing unexpected 302 redirects, check for misconfigured server rules, authentication redirects, or geographic redirection.

Verify that HTTPS redirects use 301 (permanent) not 302 (temporary) for proper SEO.

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