How do I fix SQL Server connection timeout?
This work around may cause the timeout errors to stop but may not correct the root cause of the issue.
- Open Database Administration.
- Select Advanced Settings, Advanced SQL Server Settings.
- On the right, where it shows Server connection timeout (in seconds), increase the value.
- Click Save Changes.
What is the default SQL connection timeout?
The time (in seconds) to wait for a connection to open. The default value is 15 seconds.
How do I increase SQL database timeout?
How to increase query execution timeout of SQL Server?
- Connect to MS SQL server via SQL Management Studio.
- In Object Explorer, right-click on the server name and then select Properties.
- In the new tab, click on Connections node.
- In Remote Query Timeout change it to your desired value or specify 0 to set no limit.
What is connection timeout in connection string?
Connection Timeout specifies the time limit (in seconds), within which the connection to the specified server must be made, otherwise an exception is thrown i.e. It specifies how long you will allow your program to be held up while it establishes a database connection.