HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 524 A Timeout Occurred
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 524 (A Timeout Occurred) is a 5xx Server Error response. 101 indicates that the server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to. In contrast, 524 means that cloudflare-specific. A TCP connection was established but the origin didn't respond with an HTTP response in time.
Descripción
The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
Cuándo lo verás
When upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
Cómo solucionarlo
This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol.
Descripción
Cloudflare-specific. A TCP connection was established but the origin didn't respond with an HTTP response in time.
Cuándo lo verás
When a request to the origin takes longer than Cloudflare's 100-second timeout.
Cómo solucionarlo
Optimize slow endpoints. Move long-running tasks to background jobs.
Diferencias clave
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 524 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 101: The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
HTTP 524: Cloudflare-specific. A TCP connection was established but the origin didn't respond with an HTTP response in time.
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 524 when when a request to the origin takes longer than Cloudflare's 100-second timeout.
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 524 (A Timeout Occurred): Optimize slow endpoints. Move long-running tasks to background jobs.