HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 413 Content Too Large
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 413 (Content Too Large) 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, 413 means that the request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
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 request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
Cuándo lo verás
When uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
Cómo solucionarlo
Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).
Diferencias clave
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 413 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 413: The request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 413 when when uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 413 (Content Too Large): Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).