302 Found
3xx Redirection
Go elsewhere for now; the original address stays valid.
| On the wire | HTTP/1.1 302 Found |
|---|---|
| Code | 302 |
| Is it an error | No — not an error |
| Category | 3xx Redirection |
Go somewhere else — the distinction is permanent versus temporary.
How to read this
- The first digit of a status code carries the meaning: 4 means the request, 5 means the server.
- 404 means "not there"; 403 means "there, but not for you". Swapping them makes debugging slower.
- Header names are case-insensitive — Content-Type and content-type are the same header.
- Caching and CORS problems usually come down to one header line, visible in the browser’s network tab.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does HTTP 302 Found mean?
Go elsewhere for now; the original address stays valid.
Q. What does 302 Found look like on the wire?
It travels as HTTP/1.1 302 Found
Q. Is 302 Found an error?
No — it is part of a normal exchange, not a failure.
Q. What group does 302 Found belong to?
The 3xx redirection group; the rest of that group is listed further down.