HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 407 Proxy Authentication Required
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 407 (Proxy Authentication 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, 407 means that the client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
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
The client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
Cuándo lo verás
When accessing the internet through a corporate proxy that requires authentication.
Cómo solucionarlo
Configure proxy credentials in your HTTP client or browser settings.
Diferencias clave
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 407 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 407: The client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 407 when when accessing the internet through a corporate proxy that requires authentication.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 407 (Proxy Authentication Required): Configure proxy credentials in your HTTP client or browser settings.