404

Not Found

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

What 404 means

The server cannot find the requested resource — the most familiar error on the web.

The URL may be mistyped, the page may have been deleted or moved without a redirect. It does not say whether the absence is temporary or permanent.

Client errors (4xx)

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

Other 4xx codes

FAQ — 404

What does HTTP 404 mean?

404 Not Found: The server cannot find the requested resource — the most familiar error on the web. The URL may be mistyped, the page may have been deleted or moved without a redirect. It does not say whether the absence is temporary or permanent.

Which class does status code 404 belong to?

404 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 404 code defined?

Status code 404 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.

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