is used in some responses to refer to a specific resource in relation to the response.
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is used in some responses to refer to a specific resource in relation to the response.
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Location: https://example.com/new-location
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is used in some responses to refer to a specific resource in relation to the response.
It is classified as a response header and can appear in requests or responses depending on context.
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Updated 2026-09-13
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