Hurry up and wait is probably how most of us feel when we are greeted with the request timeout error message. Rushing is such a normal pace for many of us today. We rush through the day squeezing things in and waiting can be such an inconvenience. We expect that our high speed internet services will be as quick as the blink of our eye. Unfortunately, there are glitches that are either user caused or happen behind the scenes that cause us to wait for the page we are looking for to load.
The request timeout error is a HTTP status code that is telling the user that the connection that they attempted to make with the website’s server is taking a bit longer than the server was prepared to wait. Servers expect that connections will only take a certain amount of time. If something happens that pushes the connection beyond the expected time period, the computer will automatically recognize that it is taking too long and generate an error message. In this case, the request has timed out and you will see an error message that says just that – 408 request timeout.
The request timeout is usually temporary. Refreshing the page will often cause the connection to take place successfully on the second or third attempt. Waiting, especially for the Internet because we expect it to be so quick, can seem like forever, but don’t keep clicking in hopes that this will speed things up. Typically, continued and repeated immediate attempts will cause things to move more slowly. Simply hit the refresh button, hurry up and wait and see what happens. If you are met with the same message, try again.
If refreshing the page doesn’t work after the second or third attempt, try to connect to another website. If you are met with the same message on a second website, there may be an issue with your Internet connection. It may not be working or just taking longer than normal to connect, causing timeout messages.
The request timeout error can really be a way of telling you that you have a connection issue. In this event, you can check your own connectivity. If you are unsure how to do this, or have done and are still having issues, you should contact your Internet Service Provider to assist you in troubleshooting through any connection problems.
If you have determined that it is not your connection, it may be a technical issue with the website. You can notify them of the issue if you have the information to do so, or you can wait it out and attempt to visit the site at a later time.
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