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101
Switching Protocols
The server is switching protocols as requested by the client.
What it means
A 101 response indicates the server has agreed to switch to a different protocol. The most common case today is upgrading an HTTP connection to a WebSocket connection for real-time communication.
Common causes
- The client requested a protocol upgrade, typically to WebSocket.
- An Upgrade header was sent and accepted by the server.
How to fix it
- No action needed. This indicates a successful protocol upgrade.
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