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4004xx Client errors

HTTP 400 Bad Request

The server cannot process the request because it is malformed or invalid.

Quick answer

HTTP status code 400 (Bad Request) means: The server cannot process the request because it is malformed or invalid. Yes, a client error: the request was wrong or not allowed. Usually the link, the login or the data sent needs to change.

Is it an error?

4xx Client errors

Yes, a client error: the request was wrong or not allowed. Usually the link, the login or the data sent needs to change.

The problem is in the request: wrong address, missing permission or invalid data.

Common causes

  • Malformed request, invalid parameters or corrupted cookies
  • Cookies or headers too large
  • Mistyped address or broken link

If you are visiting the site

  1. Check the address for typos
  2. Clear the browser's cache and cookies for this site
  3. Reload the page

If you run the website

  1. Validate input and return a clear error message
  2. Check the server error logs at the time of the error

Frequently asked questions

What does HTTP 400 mean?

HTTP status code 400 (Bad Request) means: The server cannot process the request because it is malformed or invalid.

Is HTTP 400 an error?

Yes, a client error: the request was wrong or not allowed. Usually the link, the login or the data sent needs to change.

How do I fix a 400 error?

If you are visiting the site: Check the address for typos; Clear the browser's cache and cookies for this site; Reload the page. If you run the website: Validate input and return a clear error message; Check the server error logs at the time of the error.

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