What is a 301 (permanent) redirect? 301 is an HTTP status code sent by a web server to a browser. A 301 signals a permanent redirect from one URL to another, meaning all users that request an old URL will be automatically sent to a new URL.

For example, from http://www.website.com to https://www.website.com. If you want to switch from HTTP to HTTPS (because it's more secure and one of Google's ranking signals), use a 301 redirect. Doing so will ensure Google properly indexes the new protocol. And that users are redirected to the right pages.

To fix it, you can try the following: Inspect URLs: You can use the URL Inspection Tool. Check Redirect Type: Determine if you're dealing with a 301 or 302 redirect using tools like Redirect Checker or HTTP status. Remove Faulty Redirects: If needed, remove or adjust the redirects to ensure they are set up correctly​.