417

Expectation Failed

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

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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