# Process flow timeout retrieving large payload

## Scenario

A process flow run fails and shows a 'timeout' error in the logs. For example:

```
Operation timed out after 30000 milliseconds with 0 bytes received
```

## Reason

[Connection shapes](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/building-process-flows/process-flow-shapes/standard-shapes/connector-shape) are associated with a **timeout** option, with a default setting based on the underlying third-party system. Typically there's no need to change the default setting but if the payload being pulled/pushed is particularly large and you receive a timeout error, increasing the timeout setting may resolve the issue. 

## Solution

**Step 1**\
[Access the required process flow](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/accessing-your-process-flows).

**Step 2**\
Click the **settings** icon for the connection shape that is giving a timeout error:

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**Step 3**\
Look for the timeout field and increase the existing value.&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
We suggest increasing the existing value by +20 seconds.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

**Step 4**\
Save changes.&#x20;

**Step 5**\
Check the logs next time this process flow runs. If the timeout error is repeated, adjust this setting again. If the issue persists having increased the timeout, please [contact Patchworks support](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/raising-a-support-ticket) for further assistance.