What it means
Like 301, but the request method and body must not change. Redirection responses tell the client to request a different URL.
Common causes
Permanent API endpoint moves.
How to fix it
Update clients to the new URL.
If you are a visitor
Nothing is wrong. Your browser handles this response automatically.
If you own the site
Browsers follow redirects automatically, up to a limit. Check for loops. Permanent redirects (301, 308) pass ranking signals to the new URL. Temporary ones (302, 307) tell search engines to keep the old URL. Long chains and loops waste crawl budget. Run the HTTP status checker to see exactly what your URL returns, and use uptime monitoring to be told when it changes.
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What does HTTP 308 mean?
Permanent Redirect: Like 301, but the request method and body must not change.
Is HTTP 308 an error?
No. Redirection responses tell the client to request a different URL.
Does HTTP 308 affect SEO?
Permanent redirects (301, 308) pass ranking signals to the new URL. Temporary ones (302, 307) tell search engines to keep the old URL. Long chains and loops waste crawl budget.
Should I retry after HTTP 308?
Browsers follow redirects automatically, up to a limit. Check for loops.