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Verified 2026-09-18 · registry updated 2025-09-15

HTTP 205 Reset Content

The request succeeded and the client should reset the document or input view.

Use 205 when a form or editor should return to its initial state without a response body.

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Response (http)

HTTP/1.1 205 Reset Content

Use 205 when a form or editor should return to its initial state without a response body.

Common mistakes

  • Sending a body with 205, or using it when the client has no view to reset.

Registry reference: RFC9110, Section 15.3.6

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