HTTP 205 Reset Content tells the client that the request was successful and the client should reset the document view that caused the request. This is useful for form submissions — the server confirms receipt and the client should clear the form fields.
Status
205 Reset ContentExample
POST /search HTTP/1.1
Host: www.example.com
User-Agent: curl/8.6.0
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
Content-Length: 14
query=dns+toolsHTTP/1.1 205 Reset Content
<browser clears the search box so the user can start a new search>How to Troubleshoot
Verify client handles 205 correctly
Ensure the client application resets the form or document view when receiving a 205 response.
Consider using 200 or 204 instead
205 is rarely used in practice. Most applications use 200 with a response body or 204 for no-content success.
Common Causes
Form submission accepted
highThe server processed a form submission and instructs the browser to reset the form to its initial state.
Related Status Codes
References
| Specification | Section |
|---|---|
| HTTP Semantics | RFC 9110 §15.3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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