HTTP 201 Created vs 522 Connection Timed Out
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 522 (Connection Timed Out) is a 5xx Server Error response. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. In contrast, 522 means that cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.
Description
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
When You See It
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
How to Fix
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
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
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 522 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 522: Cloudflare-specific. TCP connection to the origin server timed out.
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 522 when when the origin server is overloaded or network issues prevent connection.
When to Use Which
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 522 (Connection Timed Out): Check origin server health. Verify firewall rules. Check for network congestion.