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100 Continue (HTTP Status Code 100)
Status code 100 Continue is a temporary response indicating that the server has received the initial part of a request and has not yet rejected it.
101 Switching Protocol (HTTP Status Code 101 )
Status code 101 Switching Protocols is a response indicating that the server is willing to change the protocol being used for the current connection.
200 OK (HTTP Status Code 200)
HTTP status code 200 "OK" is a success status code indicating that the server has successfully processed the client's request and returned the expected response.
201 Created (HTTP Status Code 201)
HTTP status code 201 "Created" is a success status code indicating that the request has been successfully processed by the server and a new resource has been created. This status code is typically returned for POST requests when the result of the request is the creation of a new resource on the server.
202 Accepted (HTTP Status Code 202)
HTTP status code 202 "Accepted" indicates that the server has received the request and is processing it, but has not yet completed the operation.
204 No Content (HTTP Status Code 204)
HTTP status code 204 "No Content" indicates that the server successfully processed the request but did not return any content. This status is commonly used in the following situations
208 Already Reported WebDAV (HTTP Status Code 208)
HTTP status code 208 "Already Reported" is a success status specific to the WebDAV protocol, used to avoid duplicate reporting when handling multiple resources.
226 IM Used HTTP Delta encoding (HTTP Status Code 226)
Error code 226 "IM Used" is an HTTP status code that indicates the server is returning a delta (difference) of a resource rather than the complete resource in response to a GET request that includes an A-IM header.
302 Found (HTTP Status Code 302)
HTTP status code 302 indicates that the requested resource has been temporarily moved to another URI.
305 Use Proxy (HTTP Status Code 305)
HTTP status code 305 indicates that the requested resource must be accessed through a specified proxy server. When the server returns a 305 status code.
308 Permanent Redirect (HTTP Status Code 308)
HTTP status code 308 indicates that the requested resource has been permanently moved to a new location specified by the `Location` header.
400 Bad Request (HTTP Status Code 400)
HTTP status code 400 indicates that the server cannot understand the client's request due to incorrect request syntax.
401 Unauthorized (HTTP Status Code 401)
HTTP status code 401 indicates that the requested resource requires authentication.
403 Forbidden (HTTP Status Code 403)
HTTP status code 403 indicates that the server understood the client's request but refuses to fulfill it.
404 Not Found (HTTP Status Code 404)
HTTP status code 404 is one of the most common HTTP status codes, indicating that the server cannot find the resource requested by the client.
408 Request Timeout (HTTP Status Code 408)
HTTP status code 408 indicates that the server timed out waiting for the client to send a request. This situation usually occurs when the client fails to send the request within the time expected by the server, causing the server to close the connection.
410 Gone (HTTP Status Code 410)
HTTP 410 Gone status code is a client error response code in the HTTP protocol. It indicates that the resource requested by the client is permanently unavailable on the server.
414 URI Too Long (HTTP Status Code 414)
HTTP 414 error, also known as "URI Too Long," indicates that the request URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) sent by the client exceeds the maximum length limit that the server can handle.
416 Range Not Satisfiable (HTTP Status Code 416)
This server error response code indicates that the byte range specified in the client's request cannot be fulfilled.
417 Expectation Failed (HTTP Status Code 417)
This client error response code indicates that the server cannot fulfill the requirements defined by the `Expect` field in the request header.
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102 Processing WebDAV (HTTP Status Code 102)
HTTP status code 102 "Processing" is an informational status code indicating that the server has received the client's request and is currently processing it, but has not yet completed the operation.
103 Early Hints (HTTP Status Code 103)
HTTP status code 103 "Early Hints" is an informational status code that allows the server to send some hint information to the client before the complete response is ready, while it has already understood and is processing the client's request.
203 Non-Authoritative Information (HTTP Status Code 203)
HTTP status code 203 "Non-Authoritative Information" indicates that the server has successfully processed the request, but the entity headers returned may come from a third party rather than the original server.
205 Reset Content (HTTP Status Code 205)
HTTP status code 205 "Reset Content" is a successful status code indicating that the server has successfully processed the client's request but does not intend to return any content.
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Marketers & Affiliates
Verify affiliate links redirect correctly and tracking parameters are preserved. Monitor campaign performance and ensure commission attribution.
- ✓ Validate tracking links
- ✓ Check redirect chains
- ✓ Monitor conversions
Developers & DevOps
Test redirects during development and validate them in production. Ensure proper HTTP status codes and fast response times.
- ✓ Pre-deployment testing
- ✓ CI/CD integration
- ✓ Performance monitoring
SEO Professionals
Audit site migrations, verify 301 redirects, and check how search engines see your content. Optimize redirect chains for better rankings.
- ✓ Migration validation
- ✓ 301 vs 302 checks
- ✓ Googlebot testing
Security Researchers
Analyze shortened URLs before clicking. Detect malicious redirects and phishing attempts. Protect yourself and your users.
- ✓ URL safety checks
- ✓ Phishing detection
- ✓ Redirect analysis
Content Creators & Bloggers
Verify all external links in your articles and posts. Ensure readers aren't redirected to broken pages or malicious sites. Maintain content quality and trust.
- ✓ Link validation
- ✓ Broken link detection
- ✓ Content quality check
E-commerce Managers
Validate product links, promotional URLs, and checkout flows. Monitor partner links and ensure customers reach the correct destination. Prevent revenue loss from broken redirects.
- ✓ Product link validation
- ✓ Promotional URL checks
- ✓ Partner link monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about LinkGoWhere
Yes! LinkGoWhere is 100% free with no hidden costs. You can check up to 10 URLs simultaneously without any registration or payment required.
You can check up to 10 URLs in a single batch. This helps maintain service quality and prevents abuse. If you need to check more URLs, simply run multiple checks.
LinkGoWhere detects all types of HTTP redirects including 301 (permanent), 302 (temporary), 303, 307, 308, and meta refresh redirects. It follows the entire redirect chain to show you the final destination.
No, we prioritize your privacy. URLs you check are only processed in real-time and are not stored in our databases. We don't track, log, or keep any history of the URLs you submit.
A User-Agent identifies the browser or device making the request. Some websites serve different content or redirects based on the User-Agent. You can test with different User-Agents (Google bot, mobile devices, etc.) to see how links behave for different visitors.
Results show each step in the redirect chain: the original URL, all intermediate redirects with their HTTP status codes (301, 302, etc.), and the final destination. Green indicates success, red indicates errors, and duration shows how long each step took.
Shortened URLs (bit.ly, tinyurl) hide their destination, making them perfect for phishing attacks or malware distribution. LinkGoWhere reveals the final destination before you click, helping you avoid potentially harmful websites.
Absolutely! LinkGoWhere is perfect for SEO audits. Check if your redirects are properly configured (301 vs 302), identify redirect chains that slow down your site, and ensure search engine bots can access your content correctly.
Duration shows how long each redirect step took to complete in seconds. Faster is better - long durations may indicate server issues or slow redirects that hurt user experience and SEO.
LinkGoWhere can only check publicly accessible URLs. Links behind login walls or requiring authentication won't work. This is a privacy and security feature to prevent unauthorized access.