3xx Redirection

308 Permanent Redirect

Permanently at another URL; repeat the same request there.

What 308 means

Like 301, but the method and body must be kept. The right permanent redirect for API endpoints.

Common causes

An endpoint moved permanently (new domain, version or path).

How to fix it

If you're calling an API

Update your code to the new URL.

If you run the server

Use 308 instead of 301 when clients send POST, PUT or PATCH.

Should you retry?

Repeat the request at Location, then update your URL.

Example response

HTTP

HTTP/1.1 308 Permanent Redirect
Location: https://api.example.com/v2/items

Related headers: Location.

Defined in: RFC 9110 (originally RFC 7538). 308 is a redirection.

Often confused with

HTTP 308 FAQ

What does HTTP 308 mean?

308 Permanent Redirect: Permanently at another URL; repeat the same request there. Like 301, but the method and body must be kept. The right permanent redirect for API endpoints.

Is 308 a client or server error?

Neither: 308 is a redirection response (3xx). Further action (usually following a new URL) is needed.

How do I fix a 308 error?

Update your code to the new URL.

Should I retry after a 308?

Repeat the request at Location, then update your URL.

Other 3xx status codes

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