418

HTTP 418 I'm a Teapot

4xx Client Error

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4xx Client Error RFC 2324, Section 2.3.2

What is HTTP 418 I'm a Teapot?

The 418 (I'm a Teapot) status code was defined in RFC 2324 as an April Fools' Day joke. It indicates that the server is a teapot and cannot brew coffee. While not a real status code, some servers and frameworks use it as a playful Easter egg.

Common Use Cases

  • April Fools' Easter eggs
  • Testing client error handling
  • Teapot-powered web servers
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