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2xx Success

HTTP 201 Created

The request succeeded and a new resource was created.

Check a URL's HTTP status

What 201 means

Typically returned after a POST or PUT that creates something. The Location header usually points to the new resource.

Common causes

  • An API created a record, file, or account.

How to fix it

  1. No fix needed. Include a Location header pointing to the new resource.

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 201 mean?
201 Created is a 2xx success status code. The request succeeded and a new resource was created.
What causes a 201 error?
An API created a record, file, or account.
How do I fix HTTP 201?
No fix needed. Include a Location header pointing to the new resource.

Defined in RFC 9110.

Other 2xx success codes