Network error axioserror: network error at xmlhttprequest.handleerror

The “network error axioserror: network error at xmlhttprequest.handleerror” error occurs when there is an issue with the network connection while making a request using Axios library in JavaScript. This error typically happens when the request fails due to network problems such as a server being down, a disconnected internet connection, or a blocked request by the browser’s security policies.

To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:

1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that you have a stable and working internet connection. You can try accessing other websites or services to confirm if the issue is specific to the Axios request.
2. Verify the server status: Make sure the server you are trying to connect to is up and running. You can check the server’s status by visiting its URL or contacting the server administrator.
3. Handle CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) issues: If you are making a request to a different domain, check if the server has CORS enabled to allow requests from your domain. CORS errors can sometimes lead to network errors in Axios.
4. Check firewall or security software: Certain firewall settings or security software on your computer might block the Axios request. Temporarily disable any such software and try making the request again.
5. Retry the request: Sometimes, the network error can be temporary. Implement a retry mechanism in your code to automatically retry the failed request after a short interval.

Here’s an example of how you can handle the network error in an Axios request:

    
import axios from 'axios';

axios.get('https://api.example.com/data')
  .then(response => {
    // Handle successful response
    console.log(response.data);
  })
  .catch(error => {
    // Handle network error
    if (error.response) {
      // The request was made, but server responded with a non-2xx status code
      console.log(error.response.data);
      console.log(error.response.status);
    } else if (error.request) {
      // The request was made, but no response was received
      console.log(error.request);
    } else {
      // Something happened in setting up the request that triggered an Error
      console.log('Error', error.message);
    }
  });
    
  

In the provided example, the Axios.get() makes a GET request to ‘https://api.example.com/data’. If there is a network error, the catch block will handle it. The error object can be used to determine the specific type of error and take appropriate actions. For example, checking error.response allows you to handle server-side errors, while error.request handles network issues.