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HTTP Status Codes

Every common HTTP status code from 1xx to 5xx, with its name and what it means — grouped by category.

HTTP status codes report the outcome of a request in three digits. This reference groups the ones you actually see — informational, success, redirects, client errors and server errors — each with a short, plain-English explanation.

1xx — Informational

CodeNameMeaning
100ContinueHeaders received; the client should send the request body.
101Switching ProtocolsThe server is switching protocols as the client asked (e.g. to WebSocket).
103Early HintsPreload hints sent before the final response.

2xx — Success

CodeNameMeaning
200OKStandard response for a successful request.
201CreatedThe request succeeded and a new resource was created.
202AcceptedThe request was accepted but processing isn't complete.
204No ContentSuccess, with no response body to return.
206Partial ContentPart of the resource is returned (range request).

3xx — Redirection

CodeNameMeaning
301Moved PermanentlyThe resource has permanently moved to a new URL.
302FoundThe resource is temporarily at a different URL.
303See OtherFetch the resource with a GET at another URL.
304Not ModifiedThe cached copy is still valid; no body is sent.
307Temporary RedirectTemporary redirect that preserves the HTTP method.
308Permanent RedirectPermanent redirect that preserves the HTTP method.

4xx — Client error

CodeNameMeaning
400Bad RequestThe server can't process a malformed request.
401UnauthorizedAuthentication is required or has failed.
403ForbiddenAuthenticated, but not allowed to access this resource.
404Not FoundThe resource doesn't exist.
405Method Not AllowedThe HTTP method isn't supported for this resource.
406Not AcceptableCan't produce a response matching the Accept headers.
408Request TimeoutThe client took too long to send the request.
409ConflictThe request conflicts with the current state of the resource.
410GoneThe resource has been permanently removed.
415Unsupported Media TypeThe request body format isn't supported.
422Unprocessable EntityWell-formed but semantically invalid (validation failed).
429Too Many RequestsThe client has sent too many requests (rate limited).

5xx — Server error

CodeNameMeaning
500Internal Server ErrorA generic server-side failure.
501Not ImplementedThe server doesn't support the requested functionality.
502Bad GatewayAn upstream server returned an invalid response.
503Service UnavailableThe server is temporarily overloaded or down.
504Gateway TimeoutAn upstream server didn't respond in time.
505HTTP Version Not SupportedThe HTTP version isn't supported.

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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026