OpenRouter error
OpenRouter 408 Request timed out: what it means and how to fix it
Error message
408 Request timed outRetry? Not statedLast verified 0 documented fixes1 source
What it means
Your request timed out.
Causes
- Request exceeded the allowed time
How to fix it
The official docs list no specific fix for this error. Check the causes above and the provider's error docs under Sources.
More OpenRouter errors
All 32 OpenRouter errors400 invalid_requestRetry? Not stated400 invalid_promptRetry? Not stated400 context_length_exceededRetry? Not stated400 max_tokens_exceededRetry? Not stated400 token_limit_exceededRetry? Not stated400 string_too_longRetry? Not stated400 invalid_imageRetry? Not stated400 image_too_largeRetry? Not stated
HTTP 408 at other providers
FAQ
What does the OpenRouter error "408 Request timed out" mean?
Your request timed out.
How do I fix OpenRouter "408 Request timed out"?
The official docs list no specific fix for this error. Documented cause: Request exceeded the allowed time
Should I retry OpenRouter "408 Request timed out"?
Not stated. The official docs do not say whether this error is retryable.
Which other AI APIs return HTTP 408?
Per their official error docs: Amazon Bedrock (408 ModelTimeoutException).
Sources
Last verified against 1 source: OpenRouter's official docs and official SDK repositories.
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