HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 418 I'm a Teapot
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 418 (I'm a Teapot) is a 4xx Client Error response. 101 indicates that the server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to. In contrast, 418 means that any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
Description
The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
When You See It
When upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
How to Fix
This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol.
Description
Any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
When You See It
As an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
How to Fix
Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.
Key Differences
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 418 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 101: The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
HTTP 418: Any attempt to brew coffee with a teapot should result in this error. An April Fools' joke from 1998 that became a beloved part of HTTP culture.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 418 when as an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
When to Use Which
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 418 (I'm a Teapot): Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.