Retry-After
Used with 429 or 503. Seconds to wait or HTTP-date for retry.
ResponseSyntax
Retry-After: <delay-seconds> | <http-date>Example values
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 120 | Retry after 2 minutes |
| Wed, 21 Oct 2025 07:28:00 GMT | Retry after date |
cURL usage
curl -i https://api.example.com/rate-limited # 429 response
Common mistakes
Client ignoring; server not sending for 503.