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HTTP 300 Multiple Choices — Content Negotiation

Informational3xx redirection

Overview

HTTP 300 Multiple Choices indicates multiple representations are available for the requested resource.

Key Details

  • Status: 300 Multiple Choices
  • Category: 3xx Redirection
  • Multiple representations available
  • Client should choose one

Common Causes

  • Content negotiation with multiple formats
  • Resource available in different languages
  • Multiple file types available (PDF, HTML, etc.)
  • Server cannot determine best representation

Steps

  1. 1Check response body for available options
  2. 2Select the preferred representation
  3. 3Set Accept headers in future requests
  4. 4Handle content negotiation properly

Tags

http-status3xx-redirectionhttp-300httpstatus-code

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http-301-moved-permanentlyHTTP 301 Moved Permanently — What It Means & How to Fix It
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http-302-foundHTTP 302 Found — What It Means & How to Fix It
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http-303-see-otherHTTP 303 See Other — What It Means & How to Fix It
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http-304-not-modifiedHTTP 304 Not Modified — What It Means & How to Fix It
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http-305-use-proxyHTTP 305 Use Proxy — What It Means & How to Fix It
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Frequently Asked Questions

Very rare — most servers use 302 or content negotiation headers instead.