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Redirects (3xx)

302 Found

The page is temporarily at a different address.

Quick answer

A 302 sends your browser to another address for now. The original address stays the main one. Login pages and language selection often use it.

When to wait: No waiting needed.

If you are visiting the website

  1. Let the browser follow it Your browser follows it on its own.
  2. Check where you land If you end up somewhere unexpected, go back to the homepage and navigate from there.

If you run the website

  1. Use 301 for permanent moves If the move is permanent, a 301 or 308 tells search engines clearly.
  2. Use 307 to keep form data A 307 never changes the request method, unlike 302.

Likely causes

  • Common The site sends you to a login, language or country page. (Website side)
  • Sometimes Temporary maintenance or campaign redirect. (Website side)

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