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curle_aborted_by_callback
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libcurl code CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK indicates aborted by callback during libcurl option/runtime call sequencing.
Quick Answer
Error code CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK on your cURL libcurl & CLI means: libcurl code CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK indicates aborted by callback during libcurl option/runtime call sequencing.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK was returned while libcurl handled a request stage related to libcurl option/runtime call sequencing.
  2. Command options, endpoint behavior, or intermediary network components are incompatible with expected transfer flow.
  3. Runtime environment specifics (proxy, cert store, protocol support, or callback behavior) contributed to CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK.
How to Fix It
1
Capture verbose output (-v / --trace) and isolate the exact phase where CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK appears.
2
Reproduce aborted_by_callback with a minimal request against a known-good endpoint.
3
Validate protocol, TLS, DNS, proxy, and timeout options tied to libcurl option/runtime call sequencing.
4
Adjust one option at a time until CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK clears and transfer completes successfully.
5
Lock the fix into scripts/clients and monitor for CURLE_ABORTED_BY_CALLBACK regression.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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