> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I resolve a run initialization timeout error in wandb?

To resolve a run initialization timeout error, follow these steps:

* **Retry initialization**: Attempt to restart the run.
* **Check network connection**: Confirm a stable internet connection.
* **Update wandb version**: Install the latest version of wandb.
* **Increase timeout settings**: Modify the `WANDB_INIT_TIMEOUT` environment variable:
  ```python theme={null}
  import os
  os.environ['WANDB_INIT_TIMEOUT'] = '600'
  ```
* **Enable debugging**: Set `WANDB_DEBUG=true` and `WANDB_CORE_DEBUG=true` for detailed logs.
* **Verify configuration**: Check that the API key and project settings are correct.
* **Review logs**: Inspect `debug.log`, `debug-internal.log`, `debug-core.log`, and `output.log` for errors.

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