HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 499 Client Closed Request
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 499 (Client Closed Request) 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, 499 means that a non-standard status code used by Nginx when the client closes the connection before the server responds.
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
A non-standard status code used by Nginx when the client closes the connection before the server responds.
When You See It
In Nginx logs when clients timeout or navigate away before receiving the response.
How to Fix
Optimize server response times. Check for slow upstream services.
Key Differences
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 499 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 499: A non-standard status code used by Nginx when the client closes the connection before the server responds.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 499 when in Nginx logs when clients timeout or navigate away before receiving the response.
When to Use Which
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 499 (Client Closed Request): Optimize server response times. Check for slow upstream services.