A 502 Bad Gateway error occurs when servers have trouble communicating while accessing a website.
Causes:- Server overload
- Network issues
- Temporary server downtime
- Server misconfiguration
Fixes:
- Press F5 or refresh the page.
- Clear cache and cookies: Settings > Privacy & Security > Clear browsing data. Full instructions from Google
- Try another browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).
- Check DownDetector to see if the site is down for others.
- Wait a few minutes and try again.
Often, waiting a few minutes resolves the issue as servers recover from temporary overloads.