201

Created

Success (2xx)·RFC 9110

What 201 means

The request succeeded and a new resource was created as a result.

Typically returned after a POST or PUT. The new resource’s URL is usually given in the Location header.

Success (2xx)

The request was successfully received, understood and accepted.

Other 2xx codes

FAQ — 201

What does HTTP 201 mean?

201 Created: The request succeeded and a new resource was created as a result. Typically returned after a POST or PUT. The new resource’s URL is usually given in the Location header.

Which class does status code 201 belong to?

201 is a Success (2xx) code. The request was successfully received, understood and accepted.

Where is the 201 code defined?

Status code 201 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.

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