HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 302 Found
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 302 (Found) is a 3xx Redirection response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 302 means that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
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.
Description
The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
When You See It
During A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.
How to Fix
Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 302 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 302: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 302 when during A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 302 (Found): Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.