What it means
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Success responses mean the server understood and handled the request.
Common causes
Response to a successful POST or PUT in an API.
How to fix it
Nothing to fix.
If you are a visitor
Nothing is wrong. Your browser handles this response automatically.
If you own the site
No action needed. Pages that return 200 can be indexed. Make sure error pages never return 200 (a "soft 404"). Run the HTTP status checker to see exactly what your URL returns, and use uptime monitoring to be told when it changes.
Frequently asked questions
What does HTTP 201 mean?
Created: The request succeeded and a new resource was created.
Is HTTP 201 an error?
No. Success responses mean the server understood and handled the request.
Does HTTP 201 affect SEO?
Pages that return 200 can be indexed. Make sure error pages never return 200 (a "soft 404").
Should I retry after HTTP 201?
No action needed.