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HTTP 424 Failed Dependency vs 530 Site Frozen

HTTP 424 (Failed Dependency) is a 4xx Client Error response, while 530 (Site Frozen) is a 5xx Server Error response. 424 indicates that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV). In contrast, 530 means that cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.

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. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.

When You See It

When a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.

How to Fix

Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.

Key Differences

1.

424 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 530 is a 5xx Server Error response.

2.

HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).

3.

HTTP 530: Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.

4.

You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.

5.

You encounter 530 when when a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.

When to Use Which

For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation. For 530 (Site Frozen): Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.

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