HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 407 Proxy Authentication Required
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 407 (Proxy Authentication Required) is a 4xx Client Error response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 407 means that the client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
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 client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
When You See It
When accessing the internet through a corporate proxy that requires authentication.
How to Fix
Configure proxy credentials in your HTTP client or browser settings.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 407 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 407: The client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 407 when when accessing the internet through a corporate proxy that requires authentication.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 407 (Proxy Authentication Required): Configure proxy credentials in your HTTP client or browser settings.