DELETE
The HTTP DELETE request method deletes the specified resource.
Syntax
DELETE /file.html HTTP/1.1
Example
Request
DELETE /file.html HTTP/1.1
Responses
If a DELETE method is successfully applied, there are several response status codes possible:
- A
202 (Accepted) status code if the action will likely succeed but has not yet been enacted. - A
204 (No Content) status code if the action has been enacted and no further information is to be supplied. - A
200 (OK) status code if the action has been enacted and the response message includes a representation describing the status.
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:28:00 GMT
<html>
<body>
<h1>File deleted.</h1>
</body>
</html> Specifications
Browser compatibility
| Feature |
Chrome |
Edge |
Firefox |
Internet Explorer |
Opera |
Safari |
| Basic support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Feature |
Android webview |
Chrome for Android |
Edge mobile |
Firefox for Android |
IE mobile |
Opera Android |
iOS Safari |
| Basic support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
See also