The HTTP 426 Upgrade Required status code indicates that the client must switch to another protocol.
Published 16 Jul 2026 · HTTP Status Code
The 426 Upgrade Required response indicates that the server requires a protocol upgrade.
HTTP/1.1 426 Upgrade RequiredThis can appear when enforcing newer protocols or security requirements.
426 Upgrade Required means the client must use a different protocol.
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