# The read operation timed out

**URL:** <https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/the-read-operation-timed-out/146702>\
**Category:** Beginners\
**Created:** [March 20, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/the-read-operation-timed-out/146702 "2025-03-20T20:49:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/the-read-operation-timed-out/146702/2 "2025-03-21T06:04:52Z")

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Probably because of this server error, I think it will be fixed if I restart it now.  
My space was in that state too.

> [@HF Inference API last few minutes returns the same 404 exception to all models](https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/hf-inference-api-last-few-minutes-returns-the-same-404-exception-to-all-models/146646/21):
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> Hi everyone, I’m Célina, one of the maintainers of the huggingface\_hub library. Really sorry for the inconvenience! The issue with HF Inference API should be fixed now. Don’t hesitate to report any other issues you’re experiencing with HF Inference API or Inference Providers in general and of course, we welcome any feedback from the community hugs Again, we’re really sorry for this!

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