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Status Code

A status code is a standardized response number returned by a web server or API.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Quick summary

Term: Status Code
Plain-English definition: A status code is a standardized response number returned by a web server or API.
Technical definition: A status code is a standardized response number returned by a web server or API.
Commonly confused with: API.
Related terms: HTTP, API, Redirect

Definition

A status code is a standardized response number returned by a web server or API.

Why it matters

Status codes help diagnose redirects, errors, API failures, and successful requests.

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