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http-426
Easy Fix
HTTP API · API Responses
HTTP 426 Upgrade Required indicates protocol upgrade required by server for this API request path.
Quick Answer
Error code HTTP-426 on your HTTP API API Responses means: HTTP 426 Upgrade Required indicates protocol upgrade required by server for this API request path.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The endpoint returned 426 because protocol upgrade required by server.
  2. Client request structure, authorization context, or resource assumptions do not match API contract.
  3. Current retry/validation strategy does not fully account for HTTP 426 behavior in this workflow.
How to Fix It
1
Inspect API logs/traces for HTTP 426 with full request/response metadata.
2
Validate request construction against endpoint spec focusing on: protocol upgrade required by server.
3
Fix client auth, payload, headers, or resource assumptions before retrying.
4
Add explicit handling path for HTTP 426 in SDK/service code.
5
Run regression tests to confirm HTTP 426 no longer appears unexpectedly.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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