Method Not Allowed
HTTP 405 Method Not Allowed is a Client errors (4xx) status code. The HTTP method is known but not supported for this resource.
What 405 means
The HTTP method is known but not supported for this resource.
For example, sending POST to a read-only endpoint. The Allow header lists the methods that are permitted.
Client errors (4xx)
The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.
Other 4xx codes
FAQ — 405
What does HTTP 405 mean?
405 Method Not Allowed: The HTTP method is known but not supported for this resource. For example, sending POST to a read-only endpoint. The Allow header lists the methods that are permitted.
Which class does status code 405 belong to?
405 is a Client errors (4xx) code. The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.
Where is the 405 code defined?
Status code 405 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.