308 Permanent Redirect

What HTTP 308 Permanent Redirect Means

The resource has permanently moved to another URL, and the request method should not change.

Permanent redirect that preserves the request method.

Common Causes

• Permanent URL change with method preservation
• HTTPS enforcement

How to Fix It (For Visitors)

• Update bookmarks
• Browser should cache redirect

How to Fix It (For Developers/Admins)

• Use instead of 301 to preserve HTTP method
• Set Location header

Returning a 308 Permanent Redirect (Code Examples)

If you build APIs or web apps, here is how to send an HTTP 308 response and how to test for it:

Node.js (Express)

app.get('/resource', (req, res) => {
  res.status(308).json({ error: 'Permanent Redirect' });
});

Python (Flask)

@app.route('/resource')
def resource():
    return jsonify(error='Permanent Redirect'), 308

PHP

<?php
http_response_code(308);
header('Content-Type: application/json');
echo json_encode(['error' => 'Permanent Redirect']);

Check the status with curl

curl -I https://example.com/resource
# Look for: HTTP/1.1 308 Permanent Redirect

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTTP 308 Permanent Redirect mean?

Permanent redirect that preserves the request method. In short: The resource has permanently moved to another URL, and the request method should not change.

How should I handle an HTTP 308 Permanent Redirect response?

Use instead of 301 to preserve HTTP method. Set Location header.

Official Specification

The 308 Permanent Redirect status code is defined in RFC 7538.

View the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry →