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HTTP 506 Variant Also Negotiates

Server Error

A server misconfiguration in transparent content negotiation: the chosen variant is itself configured to negotiate, creating a loop.

Defined in RFC 2295

Common causes

  • Broken transparent content negotiation configuration

How to fix it

  1. Fix the negotiation config so end variants are concrete resources

Related status codes

300 Multiple Choices

More than one representation of the resource exists and the client should pick one. Rarely used — most servers pick a representation themselves.

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