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Network.proxy.failover timeout

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The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is network.proxy.failover_timeout.

This article describes the preference network.proxy.failover_timeout. To add, delete, or modify this preference, you will need to edit your configuration — do not edit this article.

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Background

When using a proxy auto-config (PAC), if the primary proxy becomes unresponsive, Mozilla applications will use the secondary proxy and not retry the primary for a specific period of time. This preferences specifies that period of time.

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Possible values and their effects

The number of seconds to wait before attempting to recontact the unresponsive proxy server. (Default: 1800, or 30 minutes)

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Caveats

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First checked in

2004-07-01 by Darin Fisher

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Has an effect in

  • Mozilla Suite (all versions since 1.8)
  • Mozilla Firefox (all versions since 1.5)
  • SeaMonkey (all versions)
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Related bugs

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Related preferences

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