About HTTP Status Codes
HTTP status code reference tool queries status code meanings, causes, solutions. Supports category browsing and search, essential for web dev debugging, API integration, ops troubleshooting.
How to Use
- Enter status code or keyword to search
- View status code meaning and category
- View common causes and solutions
- Browse by category (2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 200 vs 204 difference?
- 200 OK returns response body (content), 204 No Content succeeds with no body. 204 common for DELETE/PUT operations that succeed but need no return data.
- 301 vs 302 difference?
- 301 permanent redirect, browser caches new address. 302 temporary redirect, re-requests each time. SEO-wise, 301 passes weight, 302 doesn't.
- 403 vs 401 difference?
- 401 Unauthorized means need login authentication. 403 Forbidden means authenticated but no permission. 401 needs credentials, 403 credentials useless.