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1xx Informational

HTTP 103 Early Hints

An interim response that lets the browser start preloading resources before the final response is ready.

Check a URL's HTTP status

What 103 means

The server sends Link headers (for example preload or preconnect) while it is still generating the page, which can improve load times.

Common causes

  • The server or CDN is configured to send Early Hints.

How to fix it

  1. No action is needed; it is a performance feature.
  2. Only hint critical resources that every visit needs.

How to check a status code

Enter a URL in the HTTP Status Checker to see its status code, every redirect hop, and response time. For redirect-heavy pages, the Website Speed Test shows how much time redirects add.

FAQ

What does HTTP 103 mean?
103 Early Hints is a 1xx informational status code. An interim response that lets the browser start preloading resources before the final response is ready.
What causes a 103 error?
The server or CDN is configured to send Early Hints.
How do I fix HTTP 103?
No action is needed; it is a performance feature. Only hint critical resources that every visit needs.

Defined in RFC 8297.

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