HTTP 200 OK vs 522 Connection Timed Out
HTTP 200 (OK) is a 2xx Success response, while 522 (Connection Timed Out) is a 5xx Server Error response. 200 indicates that the request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method: GET returns the resource, POST reports the action result, HEAD returns headers only. In contrast, 522 means that cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.
Description
The request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method: GET returns the resource, POST reports the action result, HEAD returns headers only.
When You See It
The most common HTTP response — indicates the request was processed successfully.
How to Fix
No fix needed. The request succeeded as expected.
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
200 is a 2xx Success response, while 522 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 200: The request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method: GET returns the resource, POST reports the action result, HEAD returns headers only.
HTTP 522: Cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.
You encounter 200 when the most common HTTP response — indicates the request was processed successfully.
You encounter 522 when when the origin server is overloaded or network issues prevent connection.
When to Use Which
For 200 (OK): No fix needed. The request succeeded as expected. For 522 (Connection Timed Out): Check origin server health. Verify firewall rules. Check for network congestion.