504

Gateway Timeout

5xx Server Error

The server, while acting as a gateway, did not get a response in time from the upstream server.

Common Causes

  • Upstream timeout
  • Slow backend
  • Network latency

How to Fix

  • Increase timeout
  • Optimize backend
  • Check network

About HTTP 504

HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout is a server error response status code. This indicates that the server encountered an error while processing the request.

Monitoring for 504 Errors

Server errors like HTTP 504 can significantly impact user experience and should be monitored proactively. Setting up uptime monitoring helps you detect these errors before your users report them.

503 Service Unavailable505 HTTP Version Not Supported

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Related Status Codes

500 Internal Server Error501 Not Implemented502 Bad Gateway503 Service Unavailable505 HTTP Version Not Supported507 Insufficient Storage508 Loop Detected511 Network Authentication Required