HTTP 101 Switching Protocols

HTTP 101 Switching Protocols indicates a informational response outcome.

What this status code means

Switching Protocols describes how the server processed the request and what the client should do next.

Who should act first

Interpret this code in protocol context before changing application logic.

What to check first

Confirm whether your tooling records interim responses.
Check proxy/client support for interim status handling.
Verify a final non-1xx response is eventually returned.

How it differs from similar codes

HTTP 100 Continue — full guide
HTTP 102 Processing — full guide

Reference and next step

Specification: RFC 9110.

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