# Help Category: HTTP status codes

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This category explains HTTP status codes and what they mean for your website and server responses. Each article focuses on a specific status code and describes why it appears, what it indicates, and how it affects website access and behavior.
You will find explanations for informational, successful, redirection, client error, and server error codes. This section is intended to help website owners and administrators better understand server responses and troubleshoot problems when they occur.

- [HTTP vs HTTPS](https://jethost.com/kb/http-vs-https/) — If you have ever wondered about the difference between HTTP and HTTPS, this guide explains both in plain language and shows how to make sure your JetHost website loads securely over HTTPS. What is HTTP? HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and is the foundation for exchanging information across the World Wide Web. It defines how data is […]
- [What is an HTTP 404 error?](https://jethost.com/kb/what-is-an-http-404-error/) — An HTTP 404 error indicates that a web server received a valid request but could not locate the requested resource. The request reached the server successfully, but the server could not match the requested URL to an existing file, directory, or application route. A 404 error does not mean that the server is down or […]
- [What is the difference between HTTP 301 and HTTP 302?](https://jethost.com/kb/http-301-vs-302/) — Understanding the difference between HTTP 301 and HTTP 302 redirects helps you manage URL changes correctly and avoid indexing or ranking issues. Both redirects send users from one URL to another, but they communicate very different intentions to browsers and search engines. This article explains how HTTP 301 vs HTTP 302 redirects work today, when […]
- [HTTP status codes](https://jethost.com/kb/http-status-codes/) — The HTTP protocol defines HTTP status codes that a web server sends in response to requests made by a web browser. There are several types of status codes. Only the last two types indicate an error message. The web specification groups them as follows: The most common client error codes are 404 (Not Found), 403 […]
- [How to fix “Error 301 moved permanently”](https://jethost.com/kb/how-to-fix-error-301-moved-permanently/) — Encountering Error 301 Moved Permanently can be confusing when browsing or managing your website. This HTTP status code tells clients (browsers and search engines) that the requested URL has been permanently moved to a new location. A correct setup ensures users and search engines reach the intended page, avoids broken user journeys, and preserves search […]