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title: What should I do if my API request times out?
description: "Timeouts can occur due to network issues or server load. Check your internet, increase `CURLOPT_TIMEOUT` in cURL (e.g., 30 seconds), and retry. Persistent issues? Reach out to +912228657726 for support. ### More Related Articles - [How do I secure my…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-should-i-do-if-my-api-request-times-out/"
updated: "2025-04-15"
category: API
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# What should I do if my API request times out?

Timeouts can occur due to network issues or server load. Check your internet, increase `CURLOPT_TIMEOUT` in cURL (e.g., 30 seconds), and retry. Persistent issues? Reach out to +912228657726 for support.

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