HTTP 201 Created vs 525 SSL Handshake Failed
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 525 (SSL Handshake Failed) is a 5xx Server Error response. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. In contrast, 525 means that cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
Description
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
When You See It
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
How to Fix
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
Description
Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
When You See It
When origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
How to Fix
Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates.
Key Differences
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 525 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 525: Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 525 when when origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
When to Use Which
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 525 (SSL Handshake Failed): Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates.