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If-None-Match HTTP Header Meaning

If-None-Match asks the server to respond only if the ETag no longer matches.

Meaning

The client is validating cached content using one or more ETag values.

Where it appears

Browsers and API clients send it on conditional GET or HEAD requests.

What to check

Check the current ETag and whether the correct response is 304 Not Modified or a fresh representation.

Example

If-None-Match: "33a64df551"

References

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