C
curle_again
Easy Fix
cURL · libcurl & CLI
libcurl code CURLE_AGAIN indicates again during libcurl option/runtime call sequencing.
Quick Answer
Error code CURLE_AGAIN on your cURL libcurl & CLI means: libcurl code CURLE_AGAIN indicates again during libcurl option/runtime call sequencing.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. CURLE_AGAIN 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_AGAIN.
How to Fix It
1
Capture verbose output (-v / --trace) and isolate the exact phase where CURLE_AGAIN appears.
2
Reproduce again 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_AGAIN clears and transfer completes successfully.
5
Lock the fix into scripts/clients and monitor for CURLE_AGAIN 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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