HTTP Status Code Reference

Complete reference of HTTP status codes with descriptions. Search by code, message, or category.

Showing 58 of 58 status codes

Informational

4
100
Continue

The server has received the request headers and the client should proceed to send the request body.

101
Switching Protocols

The server is switching protocols as requested by the client.

102
Processing

The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet.

103
Early Hints

Used to return some response headers before final HTTP message.

Success

7
200
OK

The request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method.

201
Created

The request succeeded and a new resource was created as a result.

202
Accepted

The request has been accepted for processing, but processing has not completed.

203
Non-Authoritative Information

The returned metadata is not exactly the same as available from the origin server.

204
No Content

There is no content to send for this request, but the headers may be useful.

205
Reset Content

Tells the user agent to reset the document which sent this request.

206
Partial Content

This response is used for range requests.

Redirection

7
300
Multiple Choices

The request has more than one possible response.

301
Moved Permanently

The URL of the requested resource has been changed permanently.

302
Found

The URI of requested resource has been changed temporarily.

303
See Other

The server sent this response to direct the client to get the requested resource at another URI with a GET request.

304
Not Modified

The response has not been modified, so the client can continue to use the cached version.

307
Temporary Redirect

The server sends this response to direct the client to get the requested resource at another URI with the same method.

308
Permanent Redirect

The resource is permanently located at another URI, specified by the Location header.

Client Error

29
400
Bad Request

The server cannot process the request due to client error (e.g., malformed request syntax).

401
Unauthorized

The client must authenticate itself to get the requested response.

402
Payment Required

Reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems.

403
Forbidden

The client does not have access rights to the content.

404
Not Found

The server cannot find the requested resource.

405
Method Not Allowed

The request method is not supported for the requested resource.

406
Not Acceptable

The server cannot produce a response matching the list of acceptable values.

407
Proxy Authentication Required

The client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.

408
Request Timeout

The server timed out waiting for the request.

409
Conflict

The request conflicts with the current state of the server.

410
Gone

The requested content has been permanently deleted from server.

411
Length Required

Server rejected the request because the Content-Length header field is not defined.

412
Precondition Failed

The client has indicated preconditions in its headers which the server does not meet.

413
Payload Too Large

Request entity is larger than limits defined by server.

414
URI Too Long

The URI requested by the client is longer than the server is willing to interpret.

415
Unsupported Media Type

The media format of the requested data is not supported by the server.

416
Range Not Satisfiable

The range specified by the Range header field cannot be fulfilled.

417
Expectation Failed

The expectation indicated by the Expect request header field cannot be met.

418
I'm a teapot

The server refuses the attempt to brew coffee with a teapot (April Fools' joke).

421
Misdirected Request

The request was directed at a server that is not able to produce a response.

422
Unprocessable Entity

The request was well-formed but was unable to be followed due to semantic errors.

423
Locked

The resource that is being accessed is locked.

424
Failed Dependency

The request failed due to failure of a previous request.

425
Too Early

The server is unwilling to risk processing a request that might be replayed.

426
Upgrade Required

The server refuses to perform the request using the current protocol.

428
Precondition Required

The origin server requires the request to be conditional.

429
Too Many Requests

The user has sent too many requests in a given amount of time.

431
Request Header Fields Too Large

The server is unwilling to process the request because its header fields are too large.

451
Unavailable For Legal Reasons

The user requested a resource that is not available due to legal reasons.

Server Error

11
500
Internal Server Error

The server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.

501
Not Implemented

The request method is not supported by the server and cannot be handled.

502
Bad Gateway

The server, while working as a gateway, got an invalid response.

503
Service Unavailable

The server is not ready to handle the request, often due to maintenance or overload.

504
Gateway Timeout

The server is acting as a gateway and cannot get a response in time.

505
HTTP Version Not Supported

The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server.

506
Variant Also Negotiates

The server has an internal configuration error.

507
Insufficient Storage

The server is unable to store the representation needed to complete the request.

508
Loop Detected

The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request.

510
Not Extended

Further extensions to the request are required for the server to fulfill it.

511
Network Authentication Required

The client needs to authenticate to gain network access.

Categories: 1xx (Informational), 2xx (Success), 3xx (Redirection), 4xx (Client Error), 5xx (Server Error)

What is HTTP Status Code Reference?

HTTP Status Code Reference is a comprehensive guide to all HTTP status codes used in web communication. Search and browse status codes from 1xx to 5xx ranges, understand their meanings, see usage examples, and learn when each code should be used.

This reference tool provides detailed explanations for every HTTP status code, including success codes (2xx), redirects (3xx), client errors (4xx), and server errors (5xx) with practical examples and troubleshooting tips.

Why Use HTTP Status Code Reference?

This tool eliminates the need to search through documentation or remember status code meanings. Quickly look up any HTTP status code, understand error causes, and find solutions for common issues.

Perfect for web developers, API developers, DevOps engineers, QA testers, and anyone building web applications who needs to understand HTTP responses, troubleshoot errors, and implement proper status codes.

Common Use Cases

Error Troubleshooting: Look up 404, 500, 503 and other error codes to understand what went wrong and how to fix it.

API Development: Choose appropriate status codes for API responses, ensure RESTful best practices, and implement proper error handling.

Learning & Reference: Study HTTP protocol, understand the difference between status code ranges, and learn web communication fundamentals.

Documentation: Reference accurate status code information when writing API documentation or technical specifications.

How to Use HTTP Status Code Reference

Browse status codes by category (1xx Informational, 2xx Success, 3xx Redirection, 4xx Client Error, 5xx Server Error) or use the search function to find a specific code.

Click on any status code to view its full description, common causes, usage examples, and recommendations for when to use it in your applications.

Related Tools

Explore more tools to enhance your productivity