HTTP 424 Failed Dependency vs 526 Invalid SSL Certificate
HTTP 424 (Failed Dependency) is a 4xx Client Error response, while 526 (Invalid SSL Certificate) is a 5xx Server Error response. 424 indicates that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV). In contrast, 526 means that cloudflare-specific. The origin's SSL certificate could not be validated.
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. The origin's SSL certificate could not be validated.
When You See It
When using Cloudflare Full (Strict) mode with an invalid origin certificate.
How to Fix
Install a valid SSL certificate on the origin, or use Cloudflare Origin CA certificate.
Key Differences
424 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 526 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
HTTP 526: Cloudflare-specific. The origin's SSL certificate could not be validated.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
You encounter 526 when when using Cloudflare Full (Strict) mode with an invalid origin certificate.
When to Use Which
For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation. For 526 (Invalid SSL Certificate): Install a valid SSL certificate on the origin, or use Cloudflare Origin CA certificate.