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What are the common error codes for overseas proxies? Causes and Solutions
2023-07-24 15:27

In the process of using overseas proxies, we often encounter various error codes, among which 403 Forbidden is one of the more common errors. This error code indicates that the server understands the request but refuses to execute it. In this article, we will popularize some common error codes in overseas proxies and provide solutions to help you better deal with these problems.

 

First, common error codes in overseas proxies:

 

1.403 Forbidden: The server understands the request but refuses to execute it. This may be due to the server's access restrictions on specific resources, your IP address may be blocked or considered malicious access.

 

2.404 Not Found: The server did not find the requested resource, i.e. the requested page does not exist. This may be due to an incorrect URL address or the target page has been removed or changed.

 

3.500 Internal Server Error: The server encountered an unexpected situation and was unable to complete the request. This may be due to a server-side program error or configuration problem.

 

4.502 Bad Gateway: The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from an upstream server. This may be caused by a problem with the proxy or upstream server.

 

5.503 Service Unavailable: The server is currently unable to process requests, usually due to server overload or maintenance.

 

6.504 Gateway Timeout: The server is acting as a gateway or proxy, but is not receiving requests from the upstream server in a timely manner. This may be caused by the proxy server or upstream server response timeout.

 

Second, how to solve these error codes:

 

1.403 Forbidden error solution:

 

① Confirm that your request is in line with the site's access rules to avoid frequent requests or the use of illegal crawler behavior.

② Try to change the proxy IP address to avoid the use of banned IP.

③ If you are a normal user, but still encounter 403 Forbidden error, it is recommended to contact the site administrator to consult the unblocking or troubleshooting other problems.

 

2. 404 Not Found error solution:

 

① Check whether your request URL is correct and make sure the requested resource exists on the target website.

② Confirm that the target site does not carry out page restructuring or removal of resources, you need to update the requested URL.

 

3.500 Internal Server Error Error Solution:

 

Retry the request, if the problem still exists, contact the technical support of the target site for troubleshooting and resolution.

 

4.502 Bad Gateway error Solution:

 

① Try to refresh the page or re-request, it may be a temporary problem.

② If the problem persists, it may be a proxy server or upstream server failure, it is recommended to contact the proxy service provider or the target site's technical support.

 

5.503 Service Unavailable error solution:

 

① Wait for some time and retry the request, it may be a temporary problem caused by server overload.

② If the problem persists for a long time, it is recommended to contact the technical support of the target site to confirm whether the maintenance status or other adjustments.

 

6.504 Gateway Timeout Error Solution:

 

① Try to refresh the page or re-request, it may be a temporary problem.

② If the problem persists, it may be the proxy server or the upstream server response timeout, it is recommended to contact the proxy service provider or the technical support of the target site.

 

Third, how to avoid common errors

 

1. Choose a reliable proxy service provider: Choose a reputable overseas proxy service provider to ensure the provision of stable proxy servers and high-quality IP addresses.

 

2. Regularly check the proxy status: Regularly check the status of the proxy server used to ensure the normal operation of the proxy server.

 

3. Reasonable IP switching strategy: Avoid changing IP addresses frequently, and set up reasonable IP switching strategy to avoid being recognized by the server as abnormal behavior.

 

4. Comply with website regulations: Respect the website's access rules and policies, do not carry out activities that violate the website's regulations, and avoid triggering the server's security mechanisms.

 

Summarize:

 

Overseas proxies often encounter various error codes in the process of using them. Understanding the meaning and causes of these error codes can help us better cope with the problem and take appropriate solutions. When encountering errors such as 403 Forbidden, 404 Not Found, 500 Internal Server Error, 502 Bad Gateway, 503 Service Unavailable and 504 Gateway Timeout, adjust the request according to the specific situation, try to change the proxy IP, or Contact the technical support of the proxy service provider and the target website for assistance to ensure the smooth operation of the proxy service.