All HTTP Status Codes
202

Accepted

2xx Success

What It Means

The request has been accepted for processing, but processing has not been completed.

When You'll See It

Used for asynchronous operations where the server queues a job for later processing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTTP 202 mean?

HTTP 202 Accepted means: The request has been accepted for processing, but processing has not been completed.

When does a server return 202?

Used for asynchronous operations where the server queues a job for later processing.

Is 202 a client error or server error?

HTTP 202 is a Success (2xx) response. This is a success response, meaning the request was received, understood, and accepted.

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