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HTTP Status Code Reference

A searchable list of every HTTP status code with its meaning, when to use it and common causes.

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In short HTTP Status Code Reference is a free online tool on inputtesthub.com that a searchable list of every HTTP status code with its meaning, when to use it and common causes. It needs no account, no download and no payment, and there is no daily usage limit. Everything is processed inside your own browser, so the data you paste is never uploaded to a server.

How to use the HTTP Status Code Reference

  1. Fill in the fields with your own details.
  2. The generated code updates live in the output panel.
  3. Copy the code and paste it into your page, file or CMS.

About the HTTP Status Code Reference

The HTTP Status Code Reference a searchable list of every HTTP status code with its meaning, when to use it and common causes. It runs as plain JavaScript inside the page, which means there is no upload step, no queue and no size limit imposed by a server — the only limit is your own device.

What people use it for

  • Working out whether to return 401 or 403.
  • Explaining a 502 to someone non-technical.
  • Choosing the right redirect code for SEO.

Frequently asked questions

Is the HTTP Status Code Reference free?
Free, unlimited, and no email address required. You can use it a hundred times a day and nothing changes.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The HTTP Status Code Reference runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted, logged or stored, which you can verify yourself in the Network tab of your browser's developer tools.
What problem does the HTTP Status Code Reference solve?
The jobs it is built for: working out whether to return 401 or 403. Explaining a 502 to someone non-technical. Choosing the right redirect code for SEO. It is built for exactly those cases rather than being a general-purpose tool with this bolted on.
Will this work on a tablet?
Yes. The page is responsive and the tool works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on both Android and iOS. There is no app to install and nothing to sign into.

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