HTTP 203 Non-Authoritative Information vs 402 Payment Required
HTTP 203 (Non-Authoritative Information) is a 2xx Success response, while 402 (Payment Required) is a 4xx Client Error response. 203 indicates that the response payload has been modified by a transforming proxy from the origin server's 200 response. In contrast, 402 means that reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems, some APIs use it to indicate a billing or subscription issue.
Description
The response payload has been modified by a transforming proxy from the origin server's 200 response.
Quand vous le voyez
When a proxy or CDN modifies the response body (e.g., adds headers, transforms content).
Comment résoudre
Check if a proxy is modifying the response. Access the origin directly if you need the original content.
Description
Reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems, some APIs use it to indicate a billing or subscription issue.
Quand vous le voyez
On some APIs when a subscription has expired or payment is needed.
Comment résoudre
Check your billing status, update payment method, or upgrade your subscription.
Différences clés
203 is a 2xx Success response, while 402 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 203: The response payload has been modified by a transforming proxy from the origin server's 200 response.
HTTP 402: Reserved for future use. Originally intended for digital payment systems, some APIs use it to indicate a billing or subscription issue.
You encounter 203 when when a proxy or CDN modifies the response body (e.g., adds headers, transforms content).
You encounter 402 when on some APIs when a subscription has expired or payment is needed.
Quand utiliser lequel
For 203 (Non-Authoritative Information): Check if a proxy is modifying the response. Access the origin directly if you need the original content. For 402 (Payment Required): Check your billing status, update payment method, or upgrade your subscription.