302 redirect
TL;DR
A 302 redirect is a temporary redirect signalling to search engines that the current URL relocation is not permanent.
A 302 tells engines the original URL is still the 'real' location and the redirect is temporary. Useful for A/B tests, geo-redirects and maintenance, but unsuitable for site migrations. Using 302 where 301 fits keeps the old URL in the index.
Example
A shop temporarily redirects /product to /sale with a 302 during a flash sale. Once over, the original URL works again — exactly what 302 signals.
Frequently asked questions
When should I use 302?
Genuinely temporary moves: seasonal pages, A/B variants, locale switches, maintenance pages that will revert.
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