HTTP troubleshooting
302 Found / Found (Temporary Redirect)
Your uptime monitor detected that the requested web page or resource has been temporarily moved to a different location. The server provides the new web address (URL) in the response header, but visitors should continue using the original address for future requests.
What 302 Status Code Means
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Temporary address change
The website owner shifted the page location for a short time, such as during website maintenance or a limited-time promotion.
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Redirect loop threat
If not configured properly, a 302 redirect can accidentally point back to itself or another page, creating an endless loop that locks out visitors.
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Uptime monitor behavior
Depending on your settings, our monitor either followed this temporary link to check the destination page or flagged it because the original address is not returning a direct success code.
Troubleshooting checklist
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Check the destination URL
Look at the temporary redirect target to ensure the new link works and loads without any errors.
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Review redirect rules
Check your website configuration files or plugin settings for any accidental or temporary rules that you forgot to turn off.
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Scan for circular routing
Make sure the temporary redirect does not point to a page that redirects right back to the original URL.
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Verify login or paywall rules
Check if the page is temporarily redirecting visitors to a login screen or a subscription page by mistake.
How to Fix It
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Confirm the redirect intent
Determine if this redirect is supposed to be temporary, or if it should be changed to a permanent 301 redirect instead.
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Correct configuration settings
Fix any incorrect logic or rules in your web server configuration files, CMS plugins, or code scripts.
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Remove accidental rules
Delete or disable any temporary redirect rules that were left active by mistake after website maintenance finished.
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Adjust monitor settings
Update your uptime monitor settings to allow redirects if you expect this temporary routing to stay active for a while.
After the Service is Fixed
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Verify with Uptime Monitor
Confirm that the monitor reports a clean 200 OK status once the temporary redirect is removed or accepted.
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Test the original URL
Open the original web link in a private browsing window to make sure it loads the correct page without any unexpected jumps.
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Check search engine impact
Monitor your website traffic to ensure search engines are still indexing the original page, as 302 codes tell them not to switch to the new link.
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Plan for removal
Set a reminder to turn off the temporary redirect rule as soon as your maintenance or promotional period ends.