--- title: Troubleshooting request ECONNRESET errors description: Understand what ECONNRESET means in Vercel runtime logs, why it happens when calling external APIs, how to diagnose it, and when to contact Vercel Support. url: /kb/guide/troubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors canonical_url: "https://vercel.com/kb/guide/troubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors" published: 2025-11-03 last_updated: 2026-07-16 authors: Gabe Nuñez related: - /docs/secure-compute - /docs/connectivity/static-ips - /docs/functions/configuring-functions/region install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin --- ## Related pages > **For AI agents:** Follow these links to understand how this page connects to the rest of the Vercel ecosystem. For the full cross-link map (inbound, outbound, prerequisites, and semantic neighbors), see the .graph.md link below. - [Error Codes](https://vercel.com/docs/errors?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Use this guide to find specific solutions and insights for common Vercel errors. - [How requests flow through Vercel](https://vercel.com/docs/fundamentals/infrastructure?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Learn how Vercel routes, secures, and serves requests from your users to your application. - [Update regarding Vercel service disruption on August 7, 2024](https://vercel.com/blog/update-regarding-vercel-service-disruption-on-august-7-2024?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) - [How do I resolve "ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR" with Vercel?](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/resolve-err-ssl-protocol-error-with-vercel?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Information about how to resolve the "ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR" error with Vercel. - [Troubleshooting connectivity issues to Vercel Deployments](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/troubleshooting-connectivity-issues?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Learn how to troubleshoot network connectivity issues to your Vercel deployment. - [What should I do if I receive a 503 error on Vercel?](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/what-should-i-do-if-i-receive-a-503-error-on-vercel?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Learn about when Serverless Functions return a 503 status code and what can be done about them. - [Troubleshooting Inconsistent Logs in Vercel Functions](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/troubleshooting-inconsistent-logs-in-vercel-functions?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve logs that appear mixed in Vercel Functions. This guide explains why logs from diff - [How to resolve IP blocking issues ](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/how-to-resolve-ip-blocking-issues?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=related) — Learn to troubleshoot IP blocking issues for both shared and personal networks. Full cross-link map for this page: [/kb/guide/troubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors.graph.md](/kb/guide/troubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors.graph.md?from=related&source_path=%2Fkb%2Fguide%2Ftroubleshooting-request-econnreset-errors&source_site=vercel-kb&relationship=graph) ## What does ECONNRESET mean? `ECONNRESET` means _connection reset by peer._ The remote server (or something on the network path) closed the connection unexpectedly. This is usually caused by the external service or a misconfiguration, not by Vercel. ## Common causes - **Persistent errors**: Usually a setup or configuration issue (wrong protocol, port, or missing allowlist). - **Intermittent errors**: Often external (e.g., provider maintenance, load spikes, or deployment changes). Check provider logs and metrics to correlate timing. **Other possible triggers:** - Provider timeouts or rate limiting - Protocol/TLS mismatches - IP allowlisting issues (default Vercel egress IPs are dynamic; use [Secure Compute](/docs/secure-compute) or [Static IPs](/docs/connectivity/static-ips) for dedicated IPs) - Running functions far from the provider region (learn to configure your Vercel Function Region [here](/docs/functions/configuring-functions/region)). ## Quick steps to diagnose 1. **Check with your provider**: Did they receive the request? (If yes, [proceed to contact Vercel Support](#when-to-contact-vercel-support)) 2. **Inspect Vercel Runtime Logs**: Look for request details and error timing. 3. **Enable NODE\_DEBUG**: Add an environment variable to your project `NODE_DEBUG=http,https,net` to capture detailed network activity. 4. **Add timeouts and retries**: Handle transient resets with capped backoff retries. 5. **Limit concurrency**: Avoid flooding the provider with parallel requests. ## When to contact Vercel Support If your provider confirms they received the request but you still see `ECONNRESET`, reach out via the [Support Center](/help). Include: - Deployment URL and function route - Timestamp (UTC) and function region - Runtime (Node.js) - Runtime Logs for the request - Any additional information that the provider can provide about the request ## How to reduce future errors - Place your functions in regions close to your data source - Use [Secure Compute](/docs/secure-compute) or [Static IPs](/docs/connectivity/static-ips) for dedicated egress IPs if your provider requires allowlisting - Always set timeouts, retries, and concurrency limits - Monitor patterns with Observability to spot issues early