# 302 Found

> The requested resource resides temporarily under a different URI.

Source: https://apiguide.dev/status-codes/302
Class: redirection
Defined in: RFC 9110, Section 15.4.3 <https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9110.html#section-15.4.3>
Updated: 2026-07-09

## What does HTTP status code 302 mean?

The 302 Found status code indicates that the resource is temporarily located at a different URI specified in the `Location` header.

## When to use it in APIs

Used for temporary redirections. Like 301, standard clients often change POST to GET when redirected via 302.

## How it compares to other codes

* **307 Temporary Redirect**: The modern counterpart that guarantees the HTTP method does not change during redirection.
* **301 Moved Permanently**: Represents a permanent redirect.