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If-Modified-Since HTTP Header Meaning

If-Modified-Since asks whether a resource changed after a timestamp.

Meaning

The client is validating cached content using Last-Modified time.

Where it appears

Browsers send it for conditional requests when a timestamp validator is available.

What to check

Check server clock behavior and prefer ETag validation when precise version comparison matters.

Example

If-Modified-Since: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:28:00 GMT

References

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