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Mistral API error

Mistral API 502 Bad gateway: what it means and how to fix it

Error message
502 Bad gateway

Retry? YesLast verified 1 documented fix1 source

What it means

The server received an invalid response from an upstream service. This is typically transient.

Causes

  • Invalid response from an upstream service

How to fix it

  1. Fix 1.

    Wait 30 to 60 seconds and retry.

More Mistral API errors

All 11 Mistral API errors

HTTP 502 at other providers

FAQ

What does the Mistral API error "502 Bad gateway" mean?

The server received an invalid response from an upstream service. This is typically transient.

How do I fix Mistral API "502 Bad gateway"?

Wait 30 to 60 seconds and retry.

Should I retry Mistral API "502 Bad gateway"?

Yes. The official docs treat this error as retryable.

Which other AI APIs return HTTP 502?

Per their official error docs: Groq API (502 Bad Gateway), OpenRouter (502 provider_unavailable).

Sources

Last verified against 1 source: Mistral API's official docs and official SDK repositories.

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