HTTP

HTTP 302 Found vs 522 Connection Timed Out

HTTP 302 (Found) is a 3xx Redirection response, while 522 (Connection Timed Out) is a 5xx Server Error response. 302 indicates that the resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests. In contrast, 522 means that cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.

Description

The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.

When You See It

During A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.

How to Fix

Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect.

Description

Cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.

When You See It

When the origin server is overloaded or network issues prevent connection.

How to Fix

Check origin server health. Verify firewall rules. Check for network congestion.

Key Differences

1.

302 is a 3xx Redirection response, while 522 is a 5xx Server Error response.

2.

HTTP 302: The resource temporarily resides at a different URL. The client should continue using the original URL for future requests.

3.

HTTP 522: Cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.

4.

You encounter 302 when during A/B testing, temporary maintenance pages, or geo-based redirects.

5.

You encounter 522 when when the origin server is overloaded or network issues prevent connection.

When to Use Which

For 302 (Found): Follow the Location header. Note: browsers may change POST to GET on redirect. For 522 (Connection Timed Out): Check origin server health. Verify firewall rules. Check for network congestion.

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