HTTP Status Code Reference
Complete reference for all HTTP status codes — 1xx Informational, 2xx Success, 3xx Redirection, 4xx Client Error, 5xx Server Error. Search by number or description. Click any card to expand.
HTTP Status Codes Explained
HTTP status codes are three-digit numbers returned by a server in response to a client request. They are grouped by first digit: 1xx (informational), 2xx (success), 3xx (redirection), 4xx (client error), 5xx (server error). Understanding them is essential for debugging APIs, web apps, and server configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
401 Unauthorized means no valid authentication — the user is not logged in. 403 Forbidden means the user is authenticated but lacks permission. Use 401 to prompt login; use 403 when logged in but access is denied.301 Moved Permanently — search engines transfer link equity to the new URL. Use for permanent URL changes. 302 Found — search engines keep the old URL indexed. Use for temporary redirects.400 Bad Request — syntax error, malformed JSON. 422 Unprocessable Entity — syntactically correct but semantically invalid (validation failed). Many REST APIs use 422 for field-level validation errors.What is HTTP Status Code Reference?
HTTP Status Code Reference is a free online utility designed to help developers, designers, and technical professionals work more efficiently. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no installation required, no data sent to any server.
How to Use HTTP Status Code Reference
- Paste or type your input in the editor area above.
- Click the action button to process your content.
- Copy the output or download the result.
Key Features
- 100% Free — No registration or payment required.
- Client-side Processing — Your data never leaves your browser.
- Instant Results — Get output in milliseconds.
- No Installation — Works directly in your web browser.
- Mobile Friendly — Works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Who Uses HTTP Status Code Reference?
This tool is widely used by web developers, software engineers, data analysts, students, and IT professionals who need a quick and reliable way to process data without setting up complex software environments.