Location

URL for redirect (3xx) or created resource (201). Absolute or relative.

Response

Syntax

Location: <url>

Example values

ValueExplanation
https://example.com/new-pageRedirect target
/users/123Created resource URL

cURL usage

curl -i -L https://example.com/old  # See redirect Location

Common mistakes

Relative URL when client expects absolute; wrong for 201.

Related headers

Tools

HTTP Header Viewer →