Prevent non-critical resources from loading during the initial test step. Adjust the Synthetic Test Settings
Fixing this error requires a two-pronged approach: optimizing the resource and adjusting the test parameters. Optimize the Application
Use "Block Domain" features in your testing tool to ignore heavy third-party trackers (like marketing pixels) that aren't essential to the test logic. Multiple network hops and physical distance slow down
Multiple network hops and physical distance slow down the packet transfer. 4. Network Congestion & Throttling
Ensure that a third-party API isn't the bottleneck. If a script waits for a slow Chat Widget to load, the whole step may fail. 🚀 Pro-Tip for Datadog & Dynatrace Users If a script waits for a slow Chat
Ensure resources are served via a Content Delivery Network to reduce the distance between the probe and the data.
The browser spends too much time fetching bytes rather than executing the test. 2. Slow Server Response (TTFB) Multiple network hops and physical distance slow down
The connection is intentionally slowed down, causing the download to hang. 🛠️ How to Fix the 120-Second Timeout