HTTP headers are an essential part of the HTTP protocol, providing metadata about the request or response. They help in controlling the communication between the client and the server.

Common HTTP Headers

Here are some commonly used HTTP headers:

  • Content-Type: Indicates the media type of the response body.
  • Accept: Specifies the media types that the client is willing to accept.
  • Connection: Indicates whether the connection to the server should be persistent or closed after the response is sent.
  • Cookie: Contains session information.

How to View HTTP Headers

To view HTTP headers in a web browser, you can use the following steps:

  1. Open the web browser.
  2. Go to the desired webpage.
  3. Press Ctrl + Shift + I (or Cmd + Option + I on Mac) to open the developer tools.
  4. Navigate to the "Network" tab.
  5. Select the request you want to inspect.
  6. Click on "Headers" to view the request and response headers.

Learn More

For more information about HTTP headers, you can visit our HTTP Headers Guide.

HTTP Header Example