All HTTP Status Codes
415

Unsupported Media Type

4xx Client Error

What It Means

The media format of the request data is not supported by the server.

When You'll See It

Returned when sending a Content-Type the server does not support (e.g., XML instead of JSON).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTTP 415 mean?

HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type means: The media format of the request data is not supported by the server.

When does a server return 415?

Returned when sending a Content-Type the server does not support (e.g., XML instead of JSON).

Is 415 a client error or server error?

HTTP 415 is a Client Error (4xx) response. This means the issue is on the client side — the request was incorrect or unauthorized.

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