410

Gone

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

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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