What is HTTP 302 Found?
The 302 Found status code indicates that a requested resource is temporarily located somewhere else.
Clients should continue using the original URL in future requests.
Example
HTTP/1.1 302 Found
Location: https://example.com temporary-locationCommon Uses
- Temporary website redirects
- Login flows
- Maintenance redirects
- Traffic routing
302 vs 301
Unlike 301, a 302 redirect indicates that the move is temporary.
Why Does It Matter For DevOps?
- Reverse proxy rules
- Application routing
- Traffic management
- Deployment changes
Summary
The 302 Found response temporarily redirects clients to another location.