# 308 Permanent Redirect

> The resource has been permanently moved. Method must not be changed.

Source: https://apiguide.dev/status-codes/308
Class: redirection
Defined in: RFC 9110, Section 15.4.9 <https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9110.html#section-15.4.9>
Updated: 2026-07-09

## What does HTTP status code 308 mean?

The 308 Permanent Redirect status code indicates that the resource has been permanently moved to a new URI and the client must preserve the HTTP method used in the original request.

## When to use it in APIs

Use when permanently renaming write endpoints (e.g., changing `/v1/create` to `/v1/register`), preventing clients from dropping their payload.

## How it compares to other codes

* **301 Moved Permanently**: Allows method switching (POST to GET), while 308 preserves the original method.