Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
Which HTTP status code indicates that the client must authenticate itself to get the requested response?
Which HTTP status code indicates that the client must authenticate itself to get the requested response?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the meaning of 401 Unauthorized
401 means the client needs to provide valid authentication credentials.Step 2: Compare with 403 Forbidden
403 means the client is authenticated but not allowed to access the resource.Final Answer:
401 Unauthorized means authentication is required -> Option AQuick Check:
Authentication required = 401 Unauthorized [OK]
Quick Trick: 401 means login needed, 403 means access denied [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing 401 with 403
- Thinking 401 means forbidden
- Mixing authentication and authorization
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