What does 302 mean?

302 Found is a temporary redirect. It sends visitors to another address while telling search engines that the original address is still the real one and will be back. A 307 Temporary Redirect works the same way with a stricter technical rule. Temporary redirects are right for short-term moves, such as a seasonal page or a page under maintenance. A 302 used by mistake for a permanent move can slow how fast search engines update to the new page.

Why it matters for your business: If a page has moved for good, it should use a 301, not a 302, so your search listings point to the right place.

What to do if you see it

• Nothing for a visitor; the browser follows the redirect on its own.
• If a page moved permanently but a site checker shows a 302, ask us to switch it to a 301.

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