# 408 Request Timeout — Timeout in form submission

> The following example shows what a client may send when an element uses an image on form submission with method="post" If the data is not received in full due to network issues or latency, the server may timeout the connection.

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The following example shows what a client may send when an element uses an image on form submission with method="post"

If the data is not received in full due to network issues or latency, the server may timeout the connection. Clients may repeat the request again, and a new connection will be used

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