HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type: Meaning & How to Fix

Quick answer

HTTP status code 415 (Unsupported Media Type) means: The server does not accept the format of the data that was sent. 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

Format or content type the server cannot handle

If you are visiting the site

Update your browser or app
Contact the website if the problem continues

If you run the website

Validate input and return a clear error message

Frequently asked questions

What does HTTP 415 mean?

HTTP status code 415 (Unsupported Media Type) means: The server does not accept the format of the data that was sent.

Is HTTP 415 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 415 error?

If you are visiting the site: Update your browser or app; Contact the website if the problem continues. If you run the website: Validate input and return a clear error message.

4xx Client errors

HTTP 400 Bad RequestThe server cannot process the request because it is malformed or invalid.HTTP 401 UnauthorizedYou need to log in: authentication is required and was missing or invalid.HTTP 403 ForbiddenThe server understood the request but refuses to give access.HTTP 404 Not FoundThe server cannot find the requested page or file.HTTP 405 Method Not AllowedThe request method (for example POST) is not allowed for this URL.HTTP 406 Not AcceptableThe server cannot return the content in a format the client said it accepts.HTTP 407 Proxy Authentication RequiredYou must first sign in to the proxy server between you and the website.HTTP 408 Request TimeoutThe server waited too long for the client to finish sending the request.HTTP 409 ConflictThe request conflicts with the current state of the resource.