HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 530 Site Frozen
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 530 (Site Frozen) is a 5xx Server 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, 530 means that cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
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
Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
When You See It
When a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
How to Fix
Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 530 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 530: Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 530 when when a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 530 (Site Frozen): Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.