102 Processing
Used to prevent the client from timing out while waiting for the server to complete the request.
The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet.
102 Processing was defined for WebDAV in RFC 2518 but was left out of its successor, RFC 4918. It is still listed in the IANA registry, but it is rarely used today.
What HTTP 102 Processing Means
The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet.
Used to prevent the client from timing out while waiting for the server to complete the request.
Common Causes
- Long-running request
- WebDAV operations
- Server needs more time to process
What Visitors Should Do
- Wait for the server to complete processing
Notes for Developers
- Prefer asynchronous patterns (202 Accepted plus a status URL) for long operations
- Implement proper timeout handling
Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTTP 102 Processing mean?
Used to prevent the client from timing out while waiting for the server to complete the request. In short: The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet.
How should I handle an HTTP 102 Processing response?
Prefer asynchronous patterns (202 Accepted plus a status URL) for long operations. Implement proper timeout handling.
Official Specification
The 102 Processing status code is defined in RFC 2518.