field Deprecated
Verified 2026-09-18 · registry updated 2026-08-28

HTTP field: Accept-Charset

Accept-Charset is a deprecated field in the IANA HTTP Field Name Registry.

HTTP fields are message metadata; their meaning depends on direction, combination rules, and the HTTP version carrying them. The registry marks this value deprecated; review compatibility before deploying it. Use Accept-Charset only according to its defining specification. Defining reference: RFC 9110, Section 12.5.2: HTTP Semantics.

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Registry-backed field entry. The field is currently marked deprecated by IANA. Defining reference: RFC 9110, Section 12.5.2: HTTP Semantics.

Check whether the field is end-to-end or hop-by-hop, whether it varies a cache response, and whether it carries security-sensitive data before forwarding or logging it. The registry marks this value deprecated; review compatibility before deploying it.

Check the linked specification for its direction, combination rules, caching behavior, and security considerations before generating or trusting it.

IANA registry: http-fields/field-names

Registry reference: RFC 9110, Section 12.5.2: HTTP Semantics

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