HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 402 Payment Required
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 402 (Payment Required) 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, 402 means that reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems, some APIs use it to indicate a billing or subscription issue.
Descripción
The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
Cuándo lo verás
When upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
Cómo solucionarlo
This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol.
Descripción
Reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems, some APIs use it to indicate a billing or subscription issue.
Cuándo lo verás
On some APIs when a subscription has expired or payment is needed.
Cómo solucionarlo
Check your billing status, update payment method, or upgrade your subscription.
Diferencias clave
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 402 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 402: Reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems, some APIs use it to indicate a billing or subscription issue.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 402 when on some APIs when a subscription has expired or payment is needed.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 402 (Payment Required): Check your billing status, update payment method, or upgrade your subscription.