431 Request Header Fields Too Large
The HTTP 431 Request Header Fields Too Large
response status code
indicates that the server refuses to process the request because the request's
HTTP headers are too long.
The request may be resubmitted after reducing the size of the request headers.
431 can be used when the total size of request headers is too large, or when a single header field is too large. To help those running into this error, indicate which of the two is the problem in the response body — ideally, also include which headers are too large. This lets users attempt to fix the problem, such as by clearing their cookies.
Servers will often produce this status if:
Status
http
431 Request Header Fields Too Large
Specifications
Specification |
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RFC 6585 # section-5 |