HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 418 I'm a Teapot
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 418 (I'm a Teapot) is a 4xx Client Error 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, 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 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
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
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 418 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
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 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 418 when as an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 418 (I'm a Teapot): Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke.