GitHub is experiencing intermittent instability, even though their official status page might claim “All Systems Operational.” A 504 Gateway Time-Out error generally means this is GitHub’s fault, not yours.
What is happening?
The Error: A “Gateway Time-Out” means the “Edge” server (the one you connect to) tried to ask the “Backend” server (Database/Storage) for data, but the backend took too long to reply.
Current Status: While the main site (
github.com) loads for most, specific services like API requests, GitHub Actions, and Raw File Downloads have been throwing 504 and 503 errors over the last 24 hours.
Immediate Fixes (For You)
Since this is a server-side error, you cannot “fix” it, but you can work around it:
The “Hard” Refresh:
Sometimes your browser caches the error page. Press Ctrl + F5 (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to force a fresh connection.
Disable VPN/Proxy:
If you are on a corporate VPN or school proxy, turn it off. Sometimes strict firewalls block the connection if it takes too long, triggering a false 504.
If you are pushing code (Git Push):
Do not keep spamming
git push.Wait 5–10 minutes and try again.
If it fails mid-push, try pushing a smaller batch of commits if possible.
If you are running a GitHub Action:
You need to Re-run the Job. 504s in CI/CD pipelines are usually temporary blips.
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How to Check Official Status
If the error persists for more than 15 minutes, check these pages to see if it has escalated to a “Major Outage”:
Official Page: githubstatus.com
Community Tracker: downdetector.com/status/github (Often faster than the official page).
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