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title: "What is a 301 Redirect? | Glossary | Hostbento"
description: "Learn what a 301 redirect is, how it works as a permanent HTTP status code, and why it is used for domain changes, merging pages, or HTTPS migrations."
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# 301 Redirect

A 301 redirect is a permanent HTTP status code that automatically forwards visitors and search engines from one URL to another. This is typically used for domain changes, merging pages, updates to URL slugs or for https migrations.