HTTP status code 522 (Connection Timed Out) means: Cloudflare timed out while trying to connect to the website's server. Yes, a server error: the website failed to handle the request. Usually only the site owner or host can fix it.
Is it an error?
Yes, a server error: the website failed to handle the request. Usually only the site owner or host can fix it.
Common causes
- Firewall or security plugin blocking the proxy/CDN's IP addresses
- Server overloaded, out of resources or under maintenance
- DNS records pointing to the wrong server
If you are visiting the site
- Wait a few minutes before trying again
- Contact the website if the problem continues
If you run the website
- Allow Cloudflare's IP ranges in the server firewall and security plugins
- Add server resources or caching and check for traffic spikes
- Check that DNS A/AAAA records point to the correct server IP
- Ask your hosting provider to check the server
Frequently asked questions
What does HTTP 522 mean?
HTTP status code 522 (Connection Timed Out) means: Cloudflare timed out while trying to connect to the website's server.
Is HTTP 522 an error?
Yes, a server error: the website failed to handle the request. Usually only the site owner or host can fix it.
How do I fix a 522 error?
If you are visiting the site: Wait a few minutes before trying again; Contact the website if the problem continues. If you run the website: Allow Cloudflare's IP ranges in the server firewall and security plugins; Add server resources or caching and check for traffic spikes; Check that DNS A/AAAA records point to the correct server IP; Ask your hosting provider to check the server.