HTTP 101 Switching Protocols

The server is switching to a different protocol as requested by the client.

What 101 means

HTTP 101 Switching Protocols indicates that the server understands and is willing to comply with the client's request to switch communication protocols. The most common use case is upgrading from HTTP to WebSocket.

Common causes

How to fix it

SEO impact

No SEO impact. Protocol upgrades happen at the transport layer.

Monitoring tip

If your site uses WebSockets, LemWatch can monitor both the initial HTTP handshake and the WebSocket connection health.