HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 410 Gone
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 410 (Gone) 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, 410 means that the resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
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 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
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 410 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 410: The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 410 when when a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 410 (Gone): Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page.