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Server

The Server header contains information about the software used by the origin server to handle the request.

Overly long and detailed Server values should be avoided as they potentially reveal internal implementation details that might make it (slightly) easier for attackers to find and exploit known security holes.

Header type Response header
Forbidden header name no

Syntax

Server: <product>

Directives

<product>
The name of the software or (sub) product that handles the requests.

Examples

Server: Apache/2.4.1 (Unix)

Specifications

Specification Title
RFC 7231, section 7.4.2: Server Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP/1.1): Semantics and Content

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari Servo
Server (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes)
Feature Android Chrome for Android Edge Mobile Firefox for Android IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Server (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes)

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Server