HTTP 525 SSL Handshake Failed vs 530 Site Frozen
Both HTTP 525 (SSL Handshake Failed) and 530 (Site Frozen) belong to the 5xx Server Error category. 525 indicates that cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed. Meanwhile, 530 means that cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
Description
Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
When You See It
When origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
How to Fix
Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates.
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
HTTP 525: Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
HTTP 530: Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
You encounter 525 when when origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
You encounter 530 when when a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
When to Use Which
For 525 (SSL Handshake Failed): Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates. For 530 (Site Frozen): Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.