A Comprehensive Guide to HTTPS Response Codes

HTTP response codes are important for indicating the status of a request made to a server. Understanding what these codes mean can help you troubleshoot any issues that may arise when making HTTP requests.

There are five classes of HTTP response codes: 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, and 5xx. Each class represents a different type of response

1xx: Informational responses indicate that the request has been received and is being processed.

2xx: Successful responses indicate that the request was received and understood, and that the server was able to fulfill it successfully.

3xx: Redirection responses indicate that the request must be redirected to another URL in order to be completed.

4xx: Client errors indicate that the request could not be completed due to a problem with the request itself, such as an invalid URL or a missing parameter.

5xx: Server errors indicate that the request could not be completed due to a problem with the server, such as a server-side script error or a database connection issue.

Some common HTTP response codes you may encounter include:

• 200 OK: This indicates that the request was successful, and the requested information is being returned.
• 301 Moved Permanently: This indicates that the requested URL has been permanently moved to a new location. The new location is provided in the response, and future requests should be directed to the new URL.
• 404 Not Found: This indicates that the requested URL was not found on the server. This typically means that the requested page or resource does not exist.
• 500 Internal Server Error: This indicates that the server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.

It’s important to understand HTTP response codes in order to properly handle any errors that may occur when making HTTP requests. By knowing what the different response codes mean, you can take the appropriate action to resolve any issues and ensure that your requests are being processed successfully.