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How do you fix the error message for the status code 203?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Status code 203 means "Non-Authoritative Information". This error code happens when the server is a proxy server and is receiving a response from another server. The proxy server is not the original source of the information, so it is not authoritative.

You are here because you have a question about:

  • error code 203
  • statuscode 203

1. Ensure that the client is sending the correct content type in the request header

To fix statuscode 203, the client should ensure that the content type is set to application/json in the request header.

2. Check that the server is configured to return the correct status code for the request

In order to check that the server is configured to return the correct status code for the request in order to fix statuscode 203, you would need to access the server's configuration file and look for a line that says "status code". If the status code for the request that you are trying to fix is not listed in the configuration file, then the server is not configured to return the correct status code for that request, and you will need to update the configuration file to include the correct code.

3. Verify that the client is sending the correct Accept header in the request

The steps to verify that the client is sending the correct Accept header in the request are as follows:

  1. Verify that the Accept header field in the request is set to a valid MIME type.
  2. Verify that the MIME type in the Accept header matches the MIME type of the content that the client is requesting.
  3. Verify that the Accept header field is properly set to "application/x-www-form-urlencoded".

4. If the problem is with the server, contact the administrator or the developer to resolve the issue

  1. If the problem is with the server, contact the administrator or the developer to resolve the issue in order to fix statuscode 203.
  2. If the problem is with the client, verify the connection and try the steps again.
  3. If the problem is with the client, verify the connection and try the steps again. If the problem persists, contact the administrator or the developer to resolve the issue.

5. If the problem is with the client, update the client software or contact the developer for assistance

If the problem is with the client, update the client software or contact the developer for assistance in order to fix statuscode 203.