505

HTTP Version Not Supported

5xx Server Error The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to test HTTP 505 responses in different programming languages:

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Request:
curl https://free.mockerapi.com/505
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
fetch('https://free.mockerapi.com/505')
  .then(response => {
    console.log('Status:', response.status); // 505
    return response.json();
  })
  .then(data => {
    console.log('Response:', data);
  })
  .catch(error => {
    console.error('Error:', error);
  });
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
import requests

response = requests.get('https://free.mockerapi.com/505')

print(f'Status Code: {response.status_code}')  # 505
print(f'Response: {response.json()}')
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://free.mockerapi.com/505')
response = Net::HTTP.get_response(uri)

puts "Status Code: #{response.code}"  # 505
puts "Response: #{JSON.parse(response.body)}"
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"
)

func main() {
    resp, err := http.Get("https://free.mockerapi.com/505")
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    fmt.Printf("Status Code: %d\n", resp.StatusCode)  // 505

    body, err := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }

    fmt.Printf("Response: %s\n", body)
}
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
import java.net.http.*;
import java.net.URI;

public class HttpStatusTest {
    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
        HttpClient client = HttpClient.newHttpClient();
        HttpRequest request = HttpRequest.newBuilder()
            .uri(URI.create("https://free.mockerapi.com/505"))
            .GET()
            .build();

        HttpResponse response = client.send(request,
            HttpResponse.BodyHandlers.ofString());

        System.out.println("Status Code: " + response.statusCode());  // 505
        System.out.println("Response: " + response.body());
    }
}
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}
Request:
const https = require('https');

https.get('https://free.mockerapi.com/505', (res) => {
  console.log('Status Code:', res.statusCode);  // 505

  let data = '';

  res.on('data', (chunk) => {
    data += chunk;
  });

  res.on('end', () => {
    console.log('Response:', JSON.parse(data));
  });
}).on('error', (err) => {
  console.error('Error:', err.message);
});
Response Body:
{
  "success": false,
  "status": 505,
  "statusText": "HTTP Version Not Supported - The HTTP version used in the request is not supported by the server",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-08T10:30:45.123Z",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "/505",
    "fullUrl": "https://free.mockerapi.com/505"
  }
}

What is HTTP 505 HTTP Version Not Supported?

HTTP 505 HTTP Version Not Supported is a generic server-side error response that indicates the server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request. This is a catch-all error status code when the server cannot be more specific about the error condition or when no other error status code is suitable.

Unlike client-side 4xx errors, a 505 error indicates that the problem is on the server's end, not with the client's request. The server should include information about the error condition in the response body, though specifics are often limited for security reasons.

When Does This Happen?

A 505 HTTP Version Not Supported response is returned when the server encounters an unexpected error that prevents it from processing the request. Common scenarios include:

  • Unhandled exceptions or runtime errors in server code
  • Database connection failures or query errors
  • Server misconfiguration issues
  • Resource exhaustion (memory, disk space)
  • Third-party service failures that the server depends on
  • Bugs in the application code

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Common Use Cases

🔥 Error Handling Testing

Test how your application handles critical server errors and displays appropriate error messages to users.

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🔄 Retry Logic Testing

Test exponential backoff and retry mechanisms when encountering server errors.

📊 Analytics Integration

Ensure server errors are properly tracked in analytics and error reporting tools.

🛡️ Graceful Degradation

Test fallback mechanisms and graceful degradation when primary services fail.

📝 Documentation Examples

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