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RFC 9110

307 Temporary Redirect

Like 302 but the request method must not change when following the redirect.

What it means

HTTP 307 Temporary Redirect indicates a temporary move where the client must use the exact same HTTP method (POST stays POST) and body when following the redirect.

When it's used

Temporary redirects of non-GET requests, especially POST, where method preservation matters.

Common causes
  • POST API endpoint temporarily moved to maintenance handler
  • PUT request rerouted to a backup server
  • Method-preserving redirect needed (302 historically did not guarantee this)
How to fix it
  • Use when method preservation matters and the move is temporary
  • Use 308 if the move is permanent
  • Use 301/302 for typical GET-only redirects
Example response
HTTP/1.1 307 Temporary Redirect
Location: /api/v2/users
SEO impact

Treated as temporary by Google. Original URL retains indexing priority.