417

Expectation Failed

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

HTTP 417 Expectation Failed is a Client errors (4xx) status code. The expectation in the Expect request header could not be met.

What 417 means

The expectation in the Expect request header could not be met.

Typically returned when the server cannot satisfy an "Expect: 100-continue".

Client errors (4xx)

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

Other 4xx codes

FAQ — 417

What does HTTP 417 mean?

417 Expectation Failed: The expectation in the Expect request header could not be met. Typically returned when the server cannot satisfy an "Expect: 100-continue".

Which class does status code 417 belong to?

417 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 417 code defined?

Status code 417 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.

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