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September 25, 2024
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For two weeks I get a 504 Gateway Timeout when clicking 'pay' links in invoices from vendors. I've cleared my history, rebooted computer (MacBook Air). Help?

  • September 25, 2024
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September 25, 2024

I appreciate the efforts you've made to resolve the 504 Gateway Timeout error message when trying to pay an invoice, @PeggiB. Let me provide additional help.

 

There are some reasons to consider why the error 504 Gateway Timeout occurs:

 

  • Overloaded server or slow internet
  • Network issues causing communication delays between servers
  • Website downtime or expired domain

 

To begin, let's reboot your internet router and modem to check if this is an internet connection-related matter:

 

  1. Unplug both the router and modem.
  2. Please wait at least 30 seconds, plug in the modem, and turn it on.
  3. Wait at least a minute, then plug the router back in.
  4. Press the power button to turn it on if needed.
  5. Wait at least 2 minutes before using the device until the internet connection returns.

 

Once the internet connection returns, let's access different private browsers to pay invoices. For some reason, a web page's temporary internet files stored in a cache can become corrupted, which leads to unusual behavior.

 

Here's how to access different private windows:

 

  • Safari: Command + Shift + N
  • Google Chrome: CTRL + Shift + N
  • Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge: CTRL + Shift + P

 

For more info about resolving browser concerns, please refer to these articles:

 

 

Furthermore, let's record the invoice payments to ensure accurate data in QBO.

 

I'd be happy to help with any questions about paying an invoice or other QuickBooks-related concerns. Have a good one.