2xx Success

205 Reset Content

Success; the client should reset the form or view that sent the request.

What 205 means

Tells a browser to clear the form after submission. Almost never used by APIs.

Common causes

A form submission where the server wants the input cleared.

How to fix it

If you're calling an API

Reset the input form.

If you run the server

Use 204 for APIs instead.

Should you retry?

No need.

Example response

HTTP

HTTP/1.1 205 Reset Content
Content-Type: application/json

{"id": 42, "name": "Example"}

Defined in: RFC 9110 (HTTP Semantics). 205 is a success.

HTTP 205 FAQ

What does HTTP 205 mean?

205 Reset Content: Success; the client should reset the form or view that sent the request. Tells a browser to clear the form after submission. Almost never used by APIs.

Is 205 a client or server error?

Neither: 205 is a success response (2xx). The request was received, understood and accepted.

How do I fix a 205 error?

Reset the input form.

Should I retry after a 205?

No need.

Other 2xx status codes

All HTTP status codes