HTTP 201 Created vs 511 Network Authentication Required
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 511 (Network Authentication Required) is a 5xx Server Error response. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. In contrast, 511 means that the client needs to authenticate to gain network access. Used by captive portals (hotel/airport WiFi).
Descripción
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
Cuándo lo verás
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
Cómo solucionarlo
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
Descripción
The client needs to authenticate to gain network access. Used by captive portals (hotel/airport WiFi).
Cuándo lo verás
When connecting to WiFi that requires login (airport, hotel, coffee shop).
Cómo solucionarlo
Open a browser and complete the captive portal login process.
Diferencias clave
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 511 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 511: The client needs to authenticate to gain network access. Used by captive portals (hotel/airport WiFi).
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 511 when when connecting to WiFi that requires login (airport, hotel, coffee shop).
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 511 (Network Authentication Required): Open a browser and complete the captive portal login process.