Synonyms: Temporary URL redirect HTTP 302 status
A 302 Temporary Redirect is an HTTP status code that tells browsers and search engines that the requested page has been temporarily moved to a new URL. Unlike a 301 redirect, which is permanent, a 302 redirect indicates that the original page will be back at some point, and users should continue to use the original URL in the future.
In this case, when someone accesses the original URL, they are automatically redirected to a different page for the time being. A 302 redirect is commonly used when:
- The original page is under maintenance and needs to be temporarily inaccessible.
- Testing a new page to see how it performs without permanently changing the original URL.
- Seasonal promotions or limited-time offers, where a temporary redirect leads users to specific landing pages.
From an SEO perspective, a 302 redirect doesn’t pass the same “link equity” as a 301 redirect because it tells search engines that the move is only temporary. As a result, search engines continue to index the original URL and not the new one.
It’s important to use 302 redirects correctly, as mistakenly using them when a permanent move is intended can lead to SEO issues, like search engines indexing the wrong page.