HTTP 202 Accepted vs 410 Gone
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 410 (Gone) is a 4xx Client Error response. 202 indicates that the request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon. In contrast, 410 means that the resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
Description
The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
When You See It
For async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
How to Fix
Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook.
Description
The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
When You See It
When a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.
How to Fix
Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page.
Key Differences
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 410 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 202: The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
HTTP 410: The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 410 when when a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 410 (Gone): Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page.