HTTP 424 Failed Dependency vs 522 Connection Timed Out
HTTP 424 (Failed Dependency) is a 4xx Client Error response, while 522 (Connection Timed Out) is a 5xx Server Error response. 424 indicates that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV). In contrast, 522 means that cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.
Description
The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
When You See It
In batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
How to Fix
Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.
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
424 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 522 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
HTTP 522: Cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
You encounter 522 when when the origin server is overloaded or network issues prevent connection.
When to Use Which
For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation. For 522 (Connection Timed Out): Check origin server health. Verify firewall rules. Check for network congestion.