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# [Demystifying HTTP Error Codes 401 vs 403](https://supertokens.hashnode.dev/demystifying-http-error-codes-401-vs-403?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Understanding HTTP status codes is imperative since most modern Web APIs leverage this protocol and on the surface, HTTP status codes are straightforward. A 200 response signifies the request was successfully completed while a 404 signif...

Oct 5, 2023 · 3 min read · supertokens.hashnode.dev  
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