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205 Reset Content

The server processed the request; the client should reset the document view.

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Status Code
205
Name
Reset Content
Category
2xx

Detailed Explanation

HTTP 205 Reset Content indicates the server successfully processed the request and instructs the client to reset the document view. Unlike 204 No Content, 205 explicitly tells the client to reset the UI (e.g., clear form fields). It is commonly used after form submissions where the interface should return to its default state.

Common Causes
  • A form submission succeeded and the input fields should be cleared
  • A text editor save completed and the content area should be reset
  • The user interface needs to return to its initial state after an action
How to Fix
  • 1.205 is a normal response — no fix needed
  • 2.The client should clear the current form or input fields upon receiving this response
  • 3.Use 200 OK if a response body is needed, or 204 if no reset is required

Response Example

HTTP/1.1 205 Reset Content

Related Status Codes

200OKThe request has succeeded.201CreatedThe request has been fulfilled and a new resource has been created.202AcceptedThe request has been accepted but not yet acted upon.203Non-Authoritative InformationThe response is from a transforming proxy, not the origin server.204No ContentThe server successfully processed the request but returns no content.
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