What Is HTTP 408 Request Timeout?
HTTP 408 Request Timeout explained, and what it means when you see it in CI/CD and deployments.
HTTP 408 means the server gave up waiting for the client to finish the request.
What it means
A 408 is often transient: a slow upload, network congestion, or a brief server hiccup. Many clients safely retry it.
When you see it in CI/CD
In CI, a 408 calling an API is usually a transient network blip. A short retry with backoff typically succeeds.
Key takeaways
- 408 means a request timeout.
- Usually transient.
- Retry with backoff often succeeds.