410

Gone

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

HTTP 410 Gone is a Client errors (4xx) status code. The resource is permanently gone and no forwarding address is known.

What 410 means

The resource is permanently gone and no forwarding address is known.

Stronger than 404 — it states the absence is intentional and permanent, helping search engines drop the URL faster.

Client errors (4xx)

The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.

Other 4xx codes

FAQ — 410

What does HTTP 410 mean?

410 Gone: The resource is permanently gone and no forwarding address is known. Stronger than 404 — it states the absence is intentional and permanent, helping search engines drop the URL faster.

Which class does status code 410 belong to?

410 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 410 code defined?

Status code 410 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.

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