HTTP Code: 100 (Continue)
HTTP Status Code Reference
Status Category
1xx — Informational
Meaning & Definition
The server has received the request headers and the client should proceed to send the request body.
Common Causes
- Large file upload handshakes
- Expect: 100-continue header negotiations
How to resolve HTTP code errors
1. Inspect Logs: Check server logs (e.g. error.log) to locate runtime exceptions or database disconnects.
2. Test Endpoint: Use our Uptime Checker or redirects prober to verify response headers and payload size.
3. Configure Rules: Implement custom redirect rules or error fallback paths below in Nginx/Apache config.
Nginx Configuration Setup
# Nginx handles 100 Continue automatically client_header_timeout 60s;
Apache Configuration Setup
# Apache handles 100 Continue automatically LimitRequestBody 10485760
HTTP Diagnostic Tools
Authoritative Standards
IETF RFC 9110 — HTTP Semantics (June 2022, current standard)MDN Web Docs — HTTP Response Status Codes ReferenceIANA HTTP Status Code Registry
HTTP status codes standardized in RFC 9110. IANA maintains the official registry of all assigned codes.