HTTP 203 Non-Authoritative Information vs 205 Reset Content
Both HTTP 203 (Non-Authoritative Information) and 205 (Reset Content) belong to the 2xx Success category. 203 indicates that the response payload has been modified by a transforming proxy from the origin server's 200 response. Meanwhile, 205 means that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
Description
The response payload has been modified by a transforming proxy from the origin server's 200 response.
When You See It
When a proxy or CDN modifies the response body (e.g., adds headers, transforms content).
How to Fix
Check if a proxy is modifying the response. Access the origin directly if you need the original content.
Description
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
When You See It
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
How to Fix
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Key Differences
HTTP 203: The response payload has been modified by a transforming proxy from the origin server's 200 response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
You encounter 203 when when a proxy or CDN modifies the response body (e.g., adds headers, transforms content).
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
When to Use Which
For 203 (Non-Authoritative Information): Check if a proxy is modifying the response. Access the origin directly if you need the original content. For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.