HTTP Status Code Translator

Your API call came back with a status code and a shrug. This explains in plain English what the code means, the most common reasons an API returns it, and what to check first to work out whether the problem is your request, your authentication or the server itself. For developers staring at a number that is technically informative and practically useless.

My API call is returning a {STATUS_CODE} error. The request I'm making is: {REQUEST_SUMMARY}. Response body if any: {RESPONSE_BODY}. Explain in plain English what this status code means, the most common reasons an API returns it, and what I should check first to diagnose whether the problem is in my request, my authentication, or the server.