HTTP 202 Accepted vs 302 Found
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 302 (Found) is a 3xx Redirection response. 202 indicates that the request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon. In contrast, 302 means that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
Description
The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
When You See It
For async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
How to Fix
Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook.
Description
The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
When You See It
During A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.
How to Fix
Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.
Key Differences
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 302 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 202: The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
HTTP 302: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 302 when during A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 302 (Found): Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.