HTTP 424 Failed Dependency Error - Meaning & Fix
The HTTP 424 Failed Dependency error occurs when a requested action on a resource cannot be completed because it relies on another action that has failed. This status is commonly associated with WebDAV protocols. If one part of a multi-step request fails, subsequent parts will also fail, triggering this error.
Main causes
A prerequisite action required by the main request fails.
Incorrect or incomplete configurations in dependent systems.
Insufficient permissions to perform an action on a dependent resource.
Network or connectivity issues affecting dependent services.
# Request example curl -X POST https://sandbox.oxylabs.io/ -H 'Accept: application/xml;q=0.9' -H 'Accept-Encoding: br' -H 'User-Agent: Chrome/91.0.4472.124'
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Common fixes
Identify the failed dependency: Check the logs or error messages to determine which specific action or resource the request was dependent on that caused the failure.
Resolve the underlying issue: Address the root cause of the failure of the dependent action. This might involve fixing a bug, resolving a server issue, or ensuring that a necessary service is running.
Retry the request: Once the dependency issue has been resolved, attempt the original request again to see if the error persists.
Review and optimize dependencies: Analyze the dependencies of your requests to minimize coupling and reduce
# Response example HTTP/1.1 424 Failed Dependency Content-Type: application/xml Content-Encoding: br424Failed Dependency
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