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Asked: 2026-05-11T21:45:48+00:00

I am writing web application I am not sure what is the correct response

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I am writing web application I am not sure what is the correct response to unauthorized request. For user it is convenient when server response with 302 and redirects him to login page. However somewhere deep inside I feel that 401 is more correct. I am also little afraid if the 302 cannot be misinterpreted by search engines.

So how do you response to your unauthorized requests?

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I am using ASP.NET MVC. This is not important from theoretical point of view. However ASP.NET form authentication use 302 approach.

I also like the behavior when user is redirected after successful login to the page he was requested. I am not sure if this can be implemented with 401 approach easily.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Send a 401 response, and include a login form on the page you return with it. (i.e. don’t just include a link to the login page, include the whole form right there.)

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