HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 403 Forbidden
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 403 (Forbidden) is a 4xx Client Error response. 207 indicates that the response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV). In contrast, 403 means that the server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Unlike 401, authentication will not help — the user simply does not have permission.
Description
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
Quand vous le voyez
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
Comment résoudre
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Description
The server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Unlike 401, authentication will not help — the user simply does not have permission.
Quand vous le voyez
When trying to access a resource you're authenticated for but don't have permission to access.
Comment résoudre
Check your user role/permissions. Contact the admin to request access.
Différences clés
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 403 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
HTTP 403: The server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Unlike 401, authentication will not help — the user simply does not have permission.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 403 when when trying to access a resource you're authenticated for but don't have permission to access.
Quand utiliser lequel
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 403 (Forbidden): Check your user role/permissions. Contact the admin to request access.