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Redirects (3xx)

301 Moved Permanently

The page has moved to a new address for good.

Quick answer

A 301 tells browsers and search engines that the content now lives at another address. Browsers follow it automatically. It is a normal tool, not an error, but on its own it does not prove the new address works.

When to wait: No waiting needed; this is normal behaviour.

If you are visiting the website

  1. Let the browser follow it Normally you are taken to the new address automatically.
  2. Update your bookmark If you land on a new address, save that one instead.

If you run the website

  1. Redirect in one step Send old addresses straight to the final page; avoid chains.
  2. Use 308 if needed If forms send data to the old address, 308 keeps the request method unchanged.

Likely causes

  • Common The site moved to HTTPS, to www or to a new domain. (Website side)
  • Common A page was renamed. (Website side)

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