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title: OPTIMIZED_EXTERNAL_IMAGE_REQUEST_FAILED
product: vercel
url: /docs/errors/OPTIMIZED_EXTERNAL_IMAGE_REQUEST_FAILED
type: reference
prerequisites:
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related:
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summary: The request for an optimized external image failed. This is a server error.
install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin
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# OPTIMIZED_EXTERNAL_IMAGE_REQUEST_FAILED

The `OPTIMIZED_EXTERNAL_IMAGE_REQUEST_FAILED` error occurs when the request for an optimized external image fails.

**Error Code:** `502`

**Name:** Bad Gateway

## Troubleshoot

To troubleshoot this error, follow these steps:

1. **Verify external URL:** Ensure that the external image URL is correct and accessible
2. **Check query parameters:** Ensure that any query parameters are valid


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