HTTP 202 Accepted vs 525 SSL Handshake Failed
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 525 (SSL Handshake Failed) 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, 525 means that cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
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
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
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 525 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 525: Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 525 when when origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 525 (SSL Handshake Failed): Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates.