HTTP 405
Method Not Allowed
Client Error
What does "HTTP 405 Method Not Allowed" mean?
Plain-English Meaning
The HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) is not allowed for this URL.
Common Causes
- Trying to POST to a GET-only endpoint
- Misconfigured API
What Users Can Do
Usually a developer issue — not something end users can fix.
What Developers Can Do
Return the Allow header listing supported methods. Check your route definitions.
Related Status Codes
400
Bad Request 401
Unauthorized 403
Forbidden 404
Not Found 408
Request Timeout 429
Too Many Requests
Bad Request 401
Unauthorized 403
Forbidden 404
Not Found 408
Request Timeout 429
Too Many Requests
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