How to fix Error 502
- Refresh the page – Just click the refresh button in your browser window or press F5 on your keyboard. If you get lucky, this will solve the problem so you can get back to the task at hand.
- Start a new browser session – When starting a new session, simply close all open browser windows and then open a new one.
- Restart your equipment – Sometimes a restart is all it takes to get things back to normal. Be sure to also reboot your networking equipment such as your modem and router.
- Clear your cache and cookies – If you previously visited a site with a 502 error and the files were saved, clearing your cache and cookies is a smart idea. Keep in mind that cookies keep track of where you’ve been on a site, what you like on the site, etc.
- Change your DNS server – You might have the default servers assigned by your ISP. Try using open DNS servers like Google’s Public DNS.
- Contact the website administrator or your ISP – Notifying the right people can make a difference especially if they’re unaware of the problem.