When should I use 307 instead of 302?

Use 307 when redirecting API endpoints or form submissions where the request method and body must be preserved intact.

Is 307 cached by default?

No. A 307 redirect is only cached if explicitly indicated by Cache-Control or Expires headers.

How do I inspect 307 redirects?

Use our HTTP Header Checker tool to view redirect status codes and headers in real time.

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HTTP Status Code Reference

HTTP 307: Temporary Redirect

Temporary redirect guaranteeing that the HTTP request method and body will not be altered by the client.

Status Code

307

Classification

3xx Redirection

Reason Phrase

Temporary Redirect

Specification

RFC 9110, Section 15.4.8

Inspect Live HTTP Headers & Status Codes

Test any URL to verify whether it returns HTTP 307 Temporary Redirect, measure TTFB latency, and trace redirect chains.

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Common Causes & Triggers

Temporary redirection of API POST/PUT requests.
Load balancing traffic diversion during system maintenance.

Troubleshooting & Resolution

Check that clients preserve authentication headers across the redirect destination.
Verify whether 308 (permanent) is more suitable if the move is not temporary.

Search Engine (Googlebot) SEO Impact

Treated as a temporary redirect by search engines, keeping the original URL indexed.

Inspect via Terminal (cURL)

Execute this command to inspect headers and response codes from your terminal:

curl -I https://api.example.com/v1/resource

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical answers and debugging guidelines for HTTP 307 Temporary Redirect.

Both represent temporary redirects, but 307 explicitly guarantees that the HTTP method (like POST or PUT) cannot be changed to GET when following the redirect.