No Healthy Upstream Error: What does it Mean & Fix
This is a browser or server problem of many online services
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Key notes
- The no healthy upstream error is mainly caused by a bug, preventing certain apps from functioning optimally.
- It pops up on several platforms like vCenter, Spotify, eBay, Netflix, etc.Â
- The best way to fix it is by clearing your browser cache and on streaming platforms, it's advised that you reload the media pages.Â
Many of our readers reported getting the no healthy upstream error message in a lot of instances.
Most of them are happening on their browser, trying to reach services like eBay, Spotify, Netflix and others.
However, it is also occurring in vCenter and VMWare, and that suggests the idea that this is a server problem.
Here, we’re going to provide solutions for the general problem but also target the issues in the most occurring situations and apps.
What is the meaning of no healthy upstream?
The key word in this error message is upstream. And upstream in terms of coding means sending a pack of code to an admin to include in a certain app.
However, the no healthy upstream is totally different in the context of an error. It is simply a but that prevents running an app.
How can I fix the no healthy upstream error?
1. Clear the cache on your browser
- Click the Menu button in Chrome (the three vertical dots) and select Settings.
- Now, select Privacy & security from the left pane and click on Clear browsing data.
- Mark only Cached images and files and click on Clear data.
- Restart the browser and try visiting the service that returned the no healthy upstream error.
We have demonstrated this solution on Chrome since this error occurs in this browser most often. However, the process is very similar in other browsers as well.
2. Try a better browser
Since the no healthy upstream may be caused by the faulty communication between the browser and the server you are trying to reach, it’s only logical to look for alternatives.
We recommend using Opera One because it’s a lot more stable and reliable than Chrome.
But the most important feature that sets it apart from Chrome is the presence of a free VPN service. You can also try to use it and see if it bypasses the no healthy upstream issue.
Besides that, you will benefit from a lot of native integrations like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram that will run seamlessly right from the browser.
They are readily optimized to work in Opera One so this error shouldn’t appear.
Opera One
With the integrated apps already optimized, you should have no issues browsing the web.3. Restart your server and check the settings from your host
If no healthy upstream occurs on your server which is hosted by a third-party service, you should try restarting it.
Should the issue reappear even after the restart, check if the IP is provided from a DHCP service and if the DNS is correctly set up.
Communicate with your provider and get that information if you don’t know exactly what to do.
No healthy upstream error in vCenter
There are many readers who encountered the vCenter no healthy upstream error. But before getting into other tweaking solutions, there are some preemptive procedures you can undergo to make it work:
âž¡ Stop vCenter and restart the service – It will take a little while to restart so wait a few minutes before trying to access it again on your browser
âž¡ Upgrade your virtual machine – The no healthy upstream error can be caused by a problem between vCenter and your VM so upgrading your machine should help
âž¡ Change the settings in vCenter – Access the VM Options button, go to General options and select VMWare Photon OS; one of our readers managed to fix the problem like that so it’s worth trying
âž¡ Choose an older hardware compatibility option – Use the Change Hardware Compatibility Wizard and choose a different configuration from the drop-down menu
By changing the setting your VM will be able to adapt to usage for older and more stable versions of the app and allow you to try out different compatibility possibilities.
No healthy upstream error on eBay
However, several of our readers have experienced the no healthy upstream error on eBay on their desktops and even their mobile apps.
However, in this case, the no healthy upstream error is caused by technical issues on eBay and can only be fixed by them.
No healthy upstream error while using Netflix
If you’re using Netflix on your browser, the first two solutions from this guide should fix the problem.
To be more specific, try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies or, better yet, try another browser.
Another possible solution would be to restart your router. You should also try to open Netflix in an incognito window or use a VPN.
Opera has both functionalities so you can try the fixes with the same tool.
No healthy upstream error on Spotify
The situation on Spotify is exactly the same as for Netflix and it can be fixed by using the same methods we suggested above.
Clear the cache and cookies of your browser or use a better browser altogether. Opening Spotify in an incognito window and using a VPN are also to be considered.
As we recommended for Netflix, you could restart your router and see if that changes the situation.
What is an upstream timeout?
Upstream is a computer network term that refers to data transfer from a local computer or client to a remote host or server.
You get an upstream time out when the transfer takes too long, and the system interprets the request as failed.
As this issue is also related to virtual machines, you might be interested in our selection of the best VMs that work perfectly on Windows 11.
Here’s to hoping that you’ve found some enlightenment with this piece. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
