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HTTP 410 Gone vs 505 HTTP Version Not Supported

HTTP 410 (Gone) is a 4xx Client Error response, while 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported) is a 5xx Server Error response. 410 indicates that the resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent. In contrast, 505 means that the server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.

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.

Description

The server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.

When You See It

When a client uses an HTTP version the server doesn't support.

How to Fix

Use a supported HTTP version (typically HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2).

Key Differences

1.

410 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 505 is a 5xx Server Error response.

2.

HTTP 410: The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.

3.

HTTP 505: The server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.

4.

You encounter 410 when when a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.

5.

You encounter 505 when when a client uses an HTTP version the server doesn't support.

When to Use Which

For 410 (Gone): Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page. For 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported): Use a supported HTTP version (typically HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2).

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