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Fix: Nginx 502 Bad Gateway

Tail nginx error log for the specific reason

Nginx 502 is an upstream problem. The error log shows the exact cause — connection refused, timeout, or premature close.

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What causes Nginx 502 Bad Gateway?

Nginx 502 is an upstream problem. The error log shows the exact cause — connection refused, timeout, or premature close.

How to fix Nginx 502 Bad Gateway?

Read `/var/log/nginx/error.log` — look for `connect() failed`, `upstream timed out`, or `prematurely closed connection`. Each maps to a different upstream issue.

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Input: Nginx returns 502 for requests to upstream app

Output: Read `/var/log/nginx/error.log` — look for `connect() failed`, `upstream timed out`, or `prematurely closed connection`. Each maps to a different upstream issue.

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