field Registered
Verified 2026-09-18 · registry updated
2026-08-28Server
Identifies software used by the origin server that generated a response.
Use a minimal or generic Server value, or omit it when possible, to reduce passive technology disclosure. It is not a complete fingerprinting defense.
httpheadersecurityprivacy
Reference (http)
Server: webserver
Use a minimal or generic Server value, or omit it when possible, to reduce passive technology disclosure. It is not a complete fingerprinting defense.
Common mistakes
- Assuming hiding Server prevents active technology fingerprinting.
IANA registry: http-fields/field-names
Registry reference: RFC 9110, Section 10.2.4: HTTP Semantics