HTTP 100 Continue — What It Means
Informational1xx informational
Overview
HTTP 100 Continue tells the client to continue sending the request body. The server has received the headers.
Key Details
- Status: 100 Continue
- Category: 1xx Informational
- The server received request headers
- Client should continue sending the body
Common Causes
- Client sent Expect: 100-continue header
- Server acknowledges it can handle the request
- Used for large POST/PUT requests
- Prevents sending large body to rejecting server
Steps
- 1Usually handled automatically by HTTP clients
- 2No action needed — this is normal behavior
- 3Check if large uploads are timing out
- 4Verify server supports Expect header
Tags
http-status1xx-informationalhttp-100httpstatus-code
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InformationalFrequently Asked Questions
No — it is an informational response telling the client to proceed.