408

Request Timeout

Client errors (4xx)·RFC 9110

What 408 means

The server timed out waiting for the client to finish the request.

The connection was idle too long. The client may simply retry the request.

Client errors (4xx)

The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.

Other 4xx codes

FAQ — 408

What does HTTP 408 mean?

408 Request Timeout: The server timed out waiting for the client to finish the request. The connection was idle too long. The client may simply retry the request.

Which class does status code 408 belong to?

408 is a Client errors (4xx) code. The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.

Where is the 408 code defined?

Status code 408 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.

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