How To Fix Fanfiction.net Error Code 520?

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  • Platform: Fanfiction.net
  • Error code: 520
  • Error says: Web server is returning an unknown error
  • Occurs: Error comes while using the Fanfiction website/app, while reading the story, or while accessing account details.
  • Effect of the error: The Fanfiction website or app is not accessible

In this article, we will discuss the Fanfiction.net 520 error which stops users from accessing the Fanfiction.net website or app. In the next section, you can read all the details of this error.


What Is Fanfiction.net Error Code 520? And How To Fix It?


As per the users’ complaints, the Fanfiction.net 520 error occurs when users try to access their website/app, if they try to read a story, or if they try to access their account.

If you are receiving the 520 error code while accessing Fanfiction.net then you should not worry as this is a server-side issue coming from Cloudflare. If you don’t know then Cloudflare is a web performance & security company and it’s likely that Fanfiction also uses the Cloudflare service, and this error is coming from the Cloudflare’s end.

If you are getting this error then we will suggest you to check for a few general things. If the error still comes then it’s clear that it’s the Fanfiction servers that are causing this error.

  • Completely quit the Fanfiction website/app and wait for around 10 seconds, then relaunch the Fanfiction to check if the error still comes or not.
  • Next, try launching any other app or website to make sure your internet is working. If you find any internet issues then disable and re-enable the internet then check if the error still comes. If you still get the error then try fixing your internet.
  • If you are using the Fanfiction app then check if you need to update the Fanfiction app, if so then consider updating the app.
  • If you are using the Fanfiction website then try using the Fanfiction app to check if their app also shows the same error, but if you are using the Fanfiction app then try using the Fanfiction website.
  • If you still receive the error then this error is clearing coming from the Fanfiction servers and it should not last more than a few hours, so we will suggest you to wait for a few hours and the error should get resolved itself.

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