How do I fix MIME type error?

To fix this issue,

1. Go to file path pub/static/
2. Check whether the . htaccess file is available (hidden file – Press ctrl+H to view it).
3. If not available, you can download . htaccess file in the file path pub/static/ and move it into your server.
4. Finally, clear your browser and Magento cache and check again.

How do I change the MIME type of a file?

(IIS 7.0) Set MIME types

1. Click Add.
2. In File name extension, type .
3. In MIME type, type application/octet-stream .
4. Click OK.
5. In the middle pane, verify that the new MIME type appears in the list.
6. (If necessary) Click Add again, and then repeat steps b-e to register the second file extension as a MIME type.

What is a MIME type error?

If a web server or application reports an incorrect MIME type for content (including a “default type” for unknown content), a web browser has no way of knowing the author’s intentions. This may cause unexpected behavior. Some web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, try to guess the correct MIME type.

What is MIME type error in HTML?

It happens when you set an incorrect URL to the file or when your server isn’t configured properly. In the result, the browser DOESN’T get the stylesheet, but it gets some HTML with 404 status and with the “Content-Type” header.

What happens if a server reports an incorrect MIME type?

If a web server or application reports an incorrect MIME type for content (including a “default type” for unknown content), a web browser has no way of knowing the author’s intentions. This may cause unexpected behavior. Some web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, try to guess the correct MIME type.

Why is my stylesheet not loading because of MIME type?

Since the browser gets something from the server, it doesn’t tell you there is no reply, but it tells you the MIME type of the file is incorrect. The fastest way to check it is just to try to open the file directly http://localhost:3000/assets/styles/custom-style.css in a new tab. – RussCoder Sep 12 ’18 at 7:08

Why are MIME types restricted to web browsers?

For this reason, these MIME types are usually restricted in terms of what actions a web browser will take when given that type of content. An executable program should not be executed on the user’s computer and should at least cause a dialog to appear asking the user if they wish to download the file.

How to determine the correct MIME type value?

There are several ways to determine the correct MIME type value to be used to serve your content. If your content was created using commercial software, read the vendor’s documentation to see what MIME types should be reported for the application. Look in IANA’s MIME Media Types registry, which contains information on all registered MIME types.