HTTP Code: 303 (See Other)
HTTP Status Code Reference
Status Category
3xx — Redirection
Meaning & Definition
The server sends this response to direct the client to get the requested resource at another URI with a GET request.
Common Causes
- POST form submit redirection to GET status page
- PRG (Post/Redirect/Get) pattern
How to resolve HTTP code errors
1. Inspect Logs: Check server logs (e.g. error.log) to locate runtime exceptions or database disconnects.
2. Test Endpoint: Use our Uptime Checker or redirects prober to verify response headers and payload size.
3. Configure Rules: Implement custom redirect rules or error fallback paths below in Nginx/Apache config.
Nginx Configuration Setup
return 303 /thank-you;
Apache Configuration Setup
Redirect 303 /form /thank-you
HTTP Diagnostic Tools
Authoritative Standards
IETF RFC 9110 — HTTP Semantics (June 2022, current standard)MDN Web Docs — HTTP Response Status Codes ReferenceIANA HTTP Status Code Registry
HTTP status codes standardized in RFC 9110. IANA maintains the official registry of all assigned codes.