300 Multiple Choices
3xx Redirection
There is more than one possible resource to choose from.
| On the wire | HTTP/1.1 300 Multiple Choices |
|---|---|
| Code | 300 |
| Is it an error | No — not an error |
| Category | 3xx Redirection |
Go somewhere else — the distinction is permanent versus temporary.
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 300 Multiple Choices mean?
There is more than one possible resource to choose from.
Q. What does 300 Multiple Choices look like on the wire?
It travels as HTTP/1.1 300 Multiple Choices
Q. Is 300 Multiple Choices an error?
No — it is part of a normal exchange, not a failure.
Q. What group does 300 Multiple Choices belong to?
The 3xx redirection group; the rest of that group is listed further down.