201
Created
2xx SuccessWhat It Means
The request has been fulfilled and a new resource has been created.
When You'll See It
Returned after a successful POST request that creates a new resource (e.g., new user, new record).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTTP 201 mean?
HTTP 201 Created means: The request has been fulfilled and a new resource has been created.
When does a server return 201?
Returned after a successful POST request that creates a new resource (e.g., new user, new record).
Is 201 a client error or server error?
HTTP 201 is a Success (2xx) response. This is a success response, meaning the request was received, understood, and accepted.
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