HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 303 See Other
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 303 (See Other) is a 3xx Redirection response. 207 indicates that the response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV). In contrast, 303 means that the server is redirecting to a different resource using GET, typically after a POST operation (Post/Redirect/Get pattern).
Description
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
When You See It
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
How to Fix
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Description
The server is redirecting to a different resource using GET, typically after a POST operation (Post/Redirect/Get pattern).
When You See It
After form submissions to prevent resubmission on browser refresh.
How to Fix
Follow the Location header with a GET request. This is intentional — part of the PRG pattern.
Key Differences
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 303 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
HTTP 303: The server is redirecting to a different resource using GET, typically after a POST operation (Post/Redirect/Get pattern).
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 303 when after form submissions to prevent resubmission on browser refresh.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 303 (See Other): Follow the Location header with a GET request. This is intentional — part of the PRG pattern.