HTTP 418 I'm a Teapot vs 423 Locked
Both HTTP 418 (I'm a Teapot) and 423 (Locked) belong to the 4xx Client Error category. 418 indicates 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. Meanwhile, 423 means that the resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
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.
Description
The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
When You See It
When trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
How to Fix
Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.
Key Differences
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.
HTTP 423: The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
You encounter 418 when as an Easter egg on some websites, or when a server humorously refuses a request.
You encounter 423 when when trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
When to Use Which
For 418 (I'm a Teapot): Use a coffee pot instead of a teapot. Or just enjoy the joke. For 423 (Locked): Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.