Page Not Found Error

The 301 Moved Permanently response is a HTTP status code that tells the client to follow a permanent redirect, which changes the location of a webpage.

• When a user requests a webpage from a server, the server returns an HTTP response with a status code. However, in this case, the server has decided to move the webpage permanently and return a 301 Moved Permanently response.
• This response is often used to indicate that the requested URL does not exist or cannot be accessed at the moment.

As a result of using this redirect, the client's browser will attempt to follow the permanent redirect. However, if the server returns an HTTP error 404 (Not Found), the client will receive a 404 Not Found response instead.

Why the Error Occurs

The main reason for this error is usually due to the presence of a .htaccess file or a similar configuration in the server's document root directory. This file typically contains directives that control how URLs are handled by the server.

• A common cause of this issue is the presence of a redirect loop, where a URL is redirected to another URL, causing an infinite loop.
• The use of relative URLs can also lead to redirect loops, as they do not follow the typical URL structure.

To resolve this error, you should update your .htaccess file or similar configuration to remove any references to redirects. You may also need to clear your browser's cache and cookies to ensure that you are accessing the webpage from a fresh location.

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