How to fix 408 Request Timeout error

408 Request Timeout error is a meaningful HTTP status code that requires you to send to a web server (for example, a web page request) that takes longer to wait than usual. In other words, your connection to the site "timed out".

408 Request Timeout errors are customized for each site, especially large websites, so remember that this error can appear in many different ways. Some common ways listed below are:

1. 408: Request Timeout
2. HTTP Error 408 - Request Timeout

408 Request Timeout error displayed inside internet browser window, just like web pages.

How to fix 408 Request Timeout error

1. Try reloading the site by clicking the refresh / reload button or retry the URL from the address bar. Many times a slow connection will appear a 408 Request Timeout error and this is usually only temporary. Trying to reload the page will usually succeed.

Note : If the 408 Request Timeout error message during the online payment process, please note that reload attempts may create multiple orders - and many fees! Most e-commerce sites will take action in this case but you should also note this issue.

2. You may be having trouble connecting to the internet, so it causes a delay when accessing pages. To exclude this, visit another site like Google or Yahoo.

If the pages load as fast as usual, the problem that caused the 408 Request Timeout 8 error may only happen to that site.

3. However, if all of these sites occur, your internet connection may have encountered a problem. Please check the Internet speed to measure the current bandwidth or contact the Internet Service Provider for technical support.

4. Wait a moment and return to the site. 408 Request Timeout is a common error message on large websites when the number of visitors increases too high. As more visitors leave the site, the chances of downloading your page successfully will increase.

5. If all else fails, you should contact the web administrator or contact another website and inform them of the 408 Request Timeout error.

You can contact the webmaster of most websites via email webmaster@website.com, replace website.com with the actual website name.

Errors similar to 408 Request Timeout error

The following messages are also client-side errors and therefore are related to the 408 Request Timeout error: 400 Bad Request, 401 Unauthorized, 403 Forbidden, and 404 Not Found.

Some server-side HTTP status codes also exist, just like the error 500 Internal Server Error is common, You can see all the errors in our list of HTTP status code errors.

See more:

1. How to fix SSL connection errors on Chrome and Firefox
2. How to fix 'The 504 Gateway Timeout' error
3. Quick fix "This site can't be reached" error on Chrome browser