HTTP Status Codes
HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type
415 Unsupported Media Type
The server refused the request because the payload format is in an unsupported media type.
Error AtlasError Documentation and ResolutionObserved message
415 Unsupported Media Type
Why it happens
- The request Content-Type does not match the payload format expected by the server.
- The API endpoint only accepts specific media types such as application/json or multipart/form-data.
- The request body format and declared Content-Type are inconsistent.
How to fix it
- Check the API or endpoint documentation for the exact Content-Type it accepts.
- Make sure the request payload format matches the declared Content-Type header.
- If uploading files or form data, use the correct multipart or binary request structure.
Official reference
MDN: 415 Unsupported Media TypeRelated errors
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