HTTP 307 Temporary Redirect vs 405 Method Not Allowed
HTTP 307 (Temporary Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response, while 405 (Method Not Allowed) is a 4xx Client Error response. 307 indicates that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed. In contrast, 405 means that the HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
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.
Description
The HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
When You See It
When sending POST to a read-only endpoint, or DELETE to a non-deletable resource.
How to Fix
Check the Allow response header for supported methods. Use the correct HTTP method.
Key Differences
307 is a 3xx Redirection response, while 405 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 307: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
HTTP 405: The HTTP method is not allowed for the requested resource. The response includes an Allow header listing valid methods.
You encounter 307 when when you need a temporary redirect that preserves the request method (POST stays POST).
You encounter 405 when when sending POST to a read-only endpoint, or DELETE to a non-deletable resource.
When to Use Which
For 307 (Temporary Redirect): Follow the Location header using the same HTTP method. For 405 (Method Not Allowed): Check the Allow response header for supported methods. Use the correct HTTP method.