Successful
HTTP 202: Accepted
HTTP 202 means the request was accepted but is not complete yet.
Meaning
The server accepted the request for processing, but processing may happen later.
Common causes
Async jobs, queues, imports, and background tasks often use this response.
What to check
Look for a job status URL, polling endpoint, or webhook that reports completion.
Example response
HTTP/1.1 202 AcceptedReferences
- Registry
- IANA HTTP Status Code Registry
- Spec
- RFC 9110 §15.3.3
- Guide
- MDN 202 Accepted
Related HTTP status codes
Nearby codes often answer the next debugging question.