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
424 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 530 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
HTTP 530: Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
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.