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408 Request Timeout

The HTTP 408 Request Timeout status code indicates that the server timed out waiting for the client request.

Published 16 Jul 2026 · HTTP Status Code

What is HTTP 408 Request Timeout?

The 408 Request Timeout response occurs when a server waits too long for a request from a client.

Common Causes

  • Slow client connections
  • Network interruptions
  • Large uploads
  • Server timeout configuration

DevOps Considerations

408 errors may require investigation of load balancers, proxies, and timeout settings.

Summary

408 Request Timeout means the server closed a connection because the client took too long.