What is HTTP Status Code Reference?
HTTP Status Code Reference is a comprehensive guide to all HTTP status codes used in web communication. Search and browse status codes from 1xx to 5xx ranges, understand their meanings, see usage examples, and learn when each code should be used.
This reference tool provides detailed explanations for every HTTP status code, including success codes (2xx), redirects (3xx), client errors (4xx), and server errors (5xx) with practical examples and troubleshooting tips.
Why Use HTTP Status Code Reference?
This tool eliminates the need to search through documentation or remember status code meanings. Quickly look up any HTTP status code, understand error causes, and find solutions for common issues.
Perfect for web developers, API developers, DevOps engineers, QA testers, and anyone building web applications who needs to understand HTTP responses, troubleshoot errors, and implement proper status codes.
Common Use Cases
Error Troubleshooting: Look up 404, 500, 503 and other error codes to understand what went wrong and how to fix it.
API Development: Choose appropriate status codes for API responses, ensure RESTful best practices, and implement proper error handling.
Learning & Reference: Study HTTP protocol, understand the difference between status code ranges, and learn web communication fundamentals.
Documentation: Reference accurate status code information when writing API documentation or technical specifications.
How to Use HTTP Status Code Reference
Browse status codes by category (1xx Informational, 2xx Success, 3xx Redirection, 4xx Client Error, 5xx Server Error) or use the search function to find a specific code.
Click on any status code to view its full description, common causes, usage examples, and recommendations for when to use it in your applications.