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

HTTP field: Method-Check-Expires

Method-Check-Expires is a obsoleted 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 obsoleted; review compatibility before deploying it. Use Method-Check-Expires only according to its defining specification. Defining reference: Access Control for Cross-site Requests.

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Registry-backed field entry. The field is currently marked obsoleted by IANA. Defining reference: Access Control for Cross-site Requests.

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 obsoleted; 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: Access Control for Cross-site Requests

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