HTTP 501 Not Implemented Error - Meaning & Fix

The HTTP 501 Not Implemented error indicates that the server lacks the capability to fulfill the requested operation. This error is not due to a recognizable or supported request method. It is a server-side issue requiring administrative attention.

Main causes

  • The server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request.

  • The server does not recognize the request method used in the HTTP request.

  • The server recognizes the request method but is configured not to support it.

  • The server lacks the necessary coding or resources to support the requested method.

# Request example 
curl -X POST https://sandbox.oxylabs.io/ -H 'Accept: */*;q=0.8' -H 'Accept-Encoding: br' -H 'User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0'

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Common fixes

  • Check nginx error logs for specific messages that indicate what might have caused the termination.

  • Verify nginx configuration files for any incorrect settings or conflicts that could cause the server to terminate connections.

  • Increase timeout values in nginx settings to prevent premature termination of connections.

  • Ensure that all backend services connected to nginx are running correctly and are properly configured to handle requests.

# Response example 
HTTP/1.1 501 Not Implemented
Content-Type: text/html



501 Not Implemented


Not Implemented

The requested method is not implemented on this server.

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