Google Meet down: ‘502. That’s an error’. What does it mean?
Downdetector.in data reveals the breakdown of the ongoing Google Meet outage in India. The majority of frustrated users, around 66%, are struggling with website-related glitches. Another 32% flag server connection failures, while a smaller 2% report poor video quality.
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Service outages hit major metropolitan centers hardest; Clusters of severe outages were reported in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad.
502. This is a mistake
Many users reported seeing the “502. This is an error” message when trying to join meetings, and shared screenshots of the issue on X as the outage spread.
The 502 error in Google Meet is a “Bad Gateway” message. It occurs when Google’s servers or the systems connecting your request to the service temporarily fail to respond properly. In simple terms it means:
- There is a problem with Google Meet’s servers
- The problem is usually with Google, not your device
- The platform cannot currently upload or connect you to a meeting
This is a temporary server outage and is usually resolved once Google stabilizes the service.
Netizens express disappointment
Netizens expressed open disappointment over the Google Meet crash, taking to social platforms to express their concerns about interrupted calls and stopped meetings. While many questioned the reason for the sudden outage, others shared error screens and expressed that they were unable to attend important sessions. The wave of posts reflected how sharply the outage affected users who rely on the platform for work and study.
