201 Created
2xx Success
A new resource was created; the Location header carries its address.
| On the wire | HTTP/1.1 201 Created |
|---|---|
| Code | 201 |
| Is it an error | No — not an error |
| Category | 2xx Success |
The request went through.
How to read this
- The first digit of a status code carries the meaning: 4 means the request, 5 means the server.
- 404 means "not there"; 403 means "there, but not for you". Swapping them makes debugging slower.
- Header names are case-insensitive — Content-Type and content-type are the same header.
- Caching and CORS problems usually come down to one header line, visible in the browser’s network tab.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does HTTP 201 Created mean?
A new resource was created; the Location header carries its address.
Q. What does 201 Created look like on the wire?
It travels as HTTP/1.1 201 Created
Q. Is 201 Created an error?
No — it is part of a normal exchange, not a failure.
Q. What group does 201 Created belong to?
The 2xx success group; the rest of that group is listed further down.