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libcurl code CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED indicates ssl shutdown failed during TLS/HTTP protocol negotiation.
Quick Answer
Error code CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED on your cURL libcurl & CLI means: libcurl code CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED indicates ssl shutdown failed during TLS/HTTP protocol negotiation.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED was returned while libcurl handled a request stage related to TLS/HTTP protocol negotiation.
  2. Command options, endpoint behavior, or intermediary network components are incompatible with expected transfer flow.
  3. Runtime environment specifics (proxy, cert store, protocol support, or callback behavior) contributed to CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED.
How to Fix It
1
Capture verbose output (-v / --trace) and isolate the exact phase where CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED appears.
2
Reproduce ssl_shutdown_failed with a minimal request against a known-good endpoint.
3
Validate protocol, TLS, DNS, proxy, and timeout options tied to TLS/HTTP protocol negotiation.
4
Adjust one option at a time until CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED clears and transfer completes successfully.
5
Lock the fix into scripts/clients and monitor for CURLE_SSL_SHUTDOWN_FAILED regression.
Pro Tip
This fix requires some technical knowledge. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting support or a qualified technician.
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