HTTP 201 Created vs 307 Temporary Redirect
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 307 (Temporary Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. In contrast, 307 means that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
Description
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
When You See It
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
How to Fix
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
Description
The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
When You See It
When you need a temporary redirect that preserves the request method (POST stays POST).
How to Fix
Follow the Location header using the same HTTP method.
Key Differences
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 307 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 307: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 307 when when you need a temporary redirect that preserves the request method (POST stays POST).
When to Use Which
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 307 (Temporary Redirect): Follow the Location header using the same HTTP method.