HTTP 205 Reset Content vs 520 Web Server Returned an Unknown Error
HTTP 205 (Reset Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 520 (Web Server Returned an Unknown Error) is a 5xx Server Error response. 205 indicates that the server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form). In contrast, 520 means that cloudflare-specific. The origin server returned an unexpected response that Cloudflare could not process.
Description
The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
Quand vous le voyez
After form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
Comment résoudre
The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice.
Description
Cloudflare-specific. The origin server returned an unexpected response that Cloudflare could not process.
Quand vous le voyez
When Cloudflare receives an empty, unknown, or malformed response from the origin.
Comment résoudre
Check origin server logs. Ensure responses include proper headers. Verify SSL configuration.
Différences clés
205 is a 2xx Success response, while 520 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 205: The server fulfilled the request and the client should reset the document view (e.g., clear a form).
HTTP 520: Cloudflare-specific. The origin server returned an unexpected response that Cloudflare could not process.
You encounter 205 when after form submissions where the server wants the client to reset the form for new input.
You encounter 520 when when Cloudflare receives an empty, unknown, or malformed response from the origin.
Quand utiliser lequel
For 205 (Reset Content): The client should clear the form or reset the view. Rarely used in practice. For 520 (Web Server Returned an Unknown Error): Check origin server logs. Ensure responses include proper headers. Verify SSL configuration.