How to Fix 408 Request Timeout Error
By Priya Shah
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Quick answer
A 408 Request Timeout means the server waited too long for your browser to finish sending the request. Reload the page, check your internet speed and try again; site owners can raise server timeout limits.
What does “408 Request Timeout” mean?
HTTP 408 means the server closed an idle connection because the request was not completed in time.
What causes it?
- Slow or unstable internet
- Large upload on a slow connection
- Low server timeout settings
Steps to try
Stop when the issue is resolved.
- Reload the page.
- Check your internet connection.
- Try again with a smaller upload.
- Restart the router.
- Site owners: increase timeout values in server settings.
Need more support? Check the official help: MDN Web Docs: HTTP response status codes
FAQs
Is 408 the same as 504?
No. 408 is the browser being slow; 504 is a server behind a gateway being slow.
Can a VPN cause 408?
Yes, if it slows your connection.