202 Accepted
2xx Success
The request was accepted but has not been carried out yet.
| On the wire | HTTP/1.1 202 Accepted |
|---|---|
| Code | 202 |
| 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 202 Accepted mean?
The request was accepted but has not been carried out yet.
Q. What does 202 Accepted look like on the wire?
It travels as HTTP/1.1 202 Accepted
Q. Is 202 Accepted an error?
No — it is part of a normal exchange, not a failure.
Q. What group does 202 Accepted belong to?
The 2xx success group; the rest of that group is listed further down.