308 Permanent Redirect
3xx Redirection
A permanent move that keeps the original method.
| On the wire | HTTP/1.1 308 Permanent Redirect |
|---|---|
| Code | 308 |
| 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 308 Permanent Redirect mean?
A permanent move that keeps the original method.
Q. What does 308 Permanent Redirect look like on the wire?
It travels as HTTP/1.1 308 Permanent Redirect
Q. Is 308 Permanent Redirect an error?
No — it is part of a normal exchange, not a failure.
Q. What group does 308 Permanent Redirect belong to?
The 3xx redirection group; the rest of that group is listed further down.