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 statusWhat 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
- No action is needed; it is a performance feature.
- 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.