HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 301 Moved Permanently
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 301 (Moved Permanently) is a 3xx Redirection response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 301 means that the resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new URL. Search engines will transfer link equity to the new URL.
Descripción
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
Cuándo lo verás
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
Cómo solucionarlo
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Descripción
The resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new URL. Search engines will transfer link equity to the new URL.
Cuándo lo verás
After domain migrations, URL restructuring, or when consolidating duplicate URLs.
Cómo solucionarlo
Update links and bookmarks to the new URL in the Location header. For SEO, this is the preferred redirect for permanent moves.
Diferencias clave
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 301 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 301: The resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. All future requests should use the new URL. Search engines will transfer link equity to the new URL.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 301 when after domain migrations, URL restructuring, or when consolidating duplicate URLs.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 301 (Moved Permanently): Update links and bookmarks to the new URL in the Location header. For SEO, this is the preferred redirect for permanent moves.