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415

Unsupported Media Type

Client Error
RFC 7231

The server does not support the media type of the requested resource.

Detailed Information

The 415 status code indicates that the server does not support the media type of the requested resource.

Common Examples

  • API requests with unsupported media types
  • Web page requests with unsupported content types

Common Uses

  • API requests with unsupported media types
  • Web page requests with unsupported content types

Best Practices

  • Use when the requested resource has an unsupported media type
  • Include a detailed error message
  • Ensure proper content negotiation mechanisms are in place

Quick Actions

Category Information

Client Error

The request contains bad syntax or cannot be fulfilled

Related Status Codes

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400

Bad Request

The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error.

401

Unauthorized

The request requires user authentication.

402

Payment Required

Reserved for future use.

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