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HTTP Status Code Lookup
Enter a status code and read a one-line meaning.
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How to look up a status code
- Enter a code such as 200, 301, 404, or 500.
- Click Explain code.
- Read the name and the one-line meaning.
The list covers the codes that show up most often: success codes such as 200 and 201, redirects such as 301 and 302, client errors such as 400, 401, 403, 404, and 429, and server errors such as 500, 502, and 503.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a code missing?
The list is the common set, not every code in the HTTP specification. An unknown code says it is not in the list.
Is the code sent anywhere?
No. The meaning is read from a list in your browser.
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