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WhatsApp Error 408: Request timeout

The message has been pending for an extended period without confirmation.

1 min readUpdated Oct 5, 2026

What this means

The message has been pending for an extended period without confirmation.

Why it happens

  • Slow or unresponsive delivery pipeline.

How to resolve it

Wait about 15 minutes and resend if still unresolved.

Learn more

See Meta's official reference for WhatsApp error code 408.

Still stuck?

If the error persists after trying the steps above, note the exact error code (408) and reach out to support with the message details — the code tells us exactly what WhatsApp rejected.

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