HTTP 308 Permanent Redirect vs 413 Content Too Large
HTTP 308 (Permanent Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response, while 413 (Content Too Large) is a 4xx Client Error response. 308 indicates that the resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed. In contrast, 413 means that the request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
Description
The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
When You See It
For permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
How to Fix
Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.
Description
The request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
When You See It
When uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
How to Fix
Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).
Key Differences
308 is a 3xx Redirection response, while 413 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 308: The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
HTTP 413: The request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
You encounter 308 when for permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
You encounter 413 when when uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
When to Use Which
For 308 (Permanent Redirect): Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved. For 413 (Content Too Large): Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).