418
I'm a Teapot
4xx Client ErrorWhat It Means
The server refuses the attempt to brew coffee with a teapot. Defined in RFC 2324.
When You'll See It
An April Fools joke from 1998 (Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol). Sometimes used as an Easter egg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTTP 418 mean?
HTTP 418 I'm a Teapot means: The server refuses the attempt to brew coffee with a teapot. Defined in RFC 2324.
When does a server return 418?
An April Fools joke from 1998 (Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol). Sometimes used as an Easter egg.
Is 418 a client error or server error?
HTTP 418 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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