407

Proxy Authentication Required

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

What 407 means

The client must authenticate with a proxy before the request can proceed.

Like 401 but for a proxy, using the Proxy-Authenticate header.

Client errors (4xx)

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

Other 4xx codes

FAQ — 407

What does HTTP 407 mean?

407 Proxy Authentication Required: The client must authenticate with a proxy before the request can proceed. Like 401 but for a proxy, using the Proxy-Authenticate header.

Which class does status code 407 belong to?

407 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 407 code defined?

Status code 407 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.

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