HTTP 202 Accepted vs 504 Gateway Timeout
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 504 (Gateway Timeout) is a 5xx Server Error response. 202 indicates that the request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon. In contrast, 504 means that the server, acting as a gateway or proxy, did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.
Description
The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
When You See It
For async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
How to Fix
Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook.
Description
The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.
When You See It
When an upstream server is too slow to respond within the proxy's timeout window.
How to Fix
Increase proxy timeout settings. Optimize upstream server performance. Check for long-running queries.
Key Differences
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 504 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 202: The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
HTTP 504: The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 504 when when an upstream server is too slow to respond within the proxy's timeout window.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 504 (Gateway Timeout): Increase proxy timeout settings. Optimize upstream server performance. Check for long-running queries.