Technical SEO

302 Redirect

Quick Definition

A 302 redirect is a temporary redirect that tells search engines the move is not permanent.

In context

Use 302s for temporary maintenance pages, A/B tests, or seasonal landing page swaps. Don't use 302s for permanent moves — Google may not pass authority correctly. The default redirect in many platforms is 302; explicitly configure 301s for permanent changes.

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