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421 Misdirected Request

The HTTP 421 Misdirected Request status code indicates that the request was sent to a server that cannot produce a response.

Published 16 Jul 2026 · HTTP Status Code

What is HTTP 421 Misdirected Request?

The 421 Misdirected Request response indicates that the request reached a server that is unable to respond correctly.

Common Causes

  • HTTP/2 connection reuse issues
  • Incorrect virtual host configuration
  • Proxy routing problems

DevOps Considerations

This status code is commonly investigated when working with load balancers, proxies, and HTTP/2.

Summary

421 Misdirected Request means the request reached the wrong server.