allowredirectsTrue

AllowredirectsTrue is a boolean flag used in HTTP client libraries to control whether an HTTP client follows redirects automatically. When enabled (true), the client will transparently follow 3xx responses by issuing new requests to the URL specified in the Location header, often continuing until a non-redirect response is received or a maximum redirect limit is reached. When disabled (false), the client returns the initial redirect response to the caller without following it.

The exact behavior depends on the library: some clients preserve the original HTTP method when following redirects, while others may switch to GET for certain status codes. Redirect handling also affects cookies, authentication, and request headers, which may be propagated across requests in the chain. To prevent abuse or loops, most libraries impose a maximum number of redirects.

Default values and availability vary across languages and frameworks. In some libraries the parameter is named allow_redirects, followRedirects, or similar, and it may be present in the request configuration or session settings. Documentation should be consulted to determine how redirects are handled, including any limits or security considerations.

Security and privacy considerations include the exposure of sensitive data in logs during redirects and the possibility of redirect chains to malicious sites. Developers may disable automatic redirects when redirect destinations are untrusted or when manual inspection of each step is required.

In practice, enable allowredirectsTrue when you want automatic navigation through a known server-side redirect, such as a CDN or URL shortener, and disable it when you need explicit control over each request.