HTTP 307 Temporary Redirect vs 508 Loop Detected
HTTP 307 (Temporary Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response, while 508 (Loop Detected) is a 5xx Server 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, 508 means that the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
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 server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
When You See It
When WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
How to Fix
Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.
Key Differences
307 is a 3xx Redirection response, while 508 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 307: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. Unlike 302, this guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
HTTP 508: The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
You encounter 307 when when you need a temporary redirect that preserves the request method (POST stays POST).
You encounter 508 when when WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
When to Use Which
For 307 (Temporary Redirect): Follow the Location header using the same HTTP method. For 508 (Loop Detected): Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.