Hey everyone,
I’m having a really frustrating issue with the DeepSeek API. Every single request I send ends up timing out, regardless of the parameters or endpoints that I use. I’ve verified that my API key is correct and that I’m following all the documentation guidelines properly. I’ve even experimented with different endpoints to rule out any specific issues, but nothing seems to resolve the problem.
I’m currently using Python for my API calls. Here is a simplified version of the code I’m using:
import requests
url = 'https://api.deepseek.com/v1/completions'
headers = {'Authorization': 'Bearer MY_API_KEY'}
data = {'prompt': 'Hello, world!'}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
print(response.json())
The code never reaches the print statement because it hangs and eventually times out. Has anyone else experienced this issue, or does anyone have any ideas on what might be causing it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
hey, i had this problem too. its super annoying right? have u tried using a different api endpoint? sometimes the main one gets overloaded. also, check ur internet connection - slow wifi can cause timeouts. if nothing works, maybe try a different language like javascript. python can be finicky with apis sometimes
I’ve had similar issues with DeepSeek’s API in the past, and it turned out to be related to network connectivity. Have you tried running your requests from different networks or using a VPN? Sometimes, certain ISPs or network configurations can cause unexpected timeouts.
Another thing to check is your request timeout settings. You might want to increase the timeout value in your Python code:
requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data, timeout=30)
This gives the API more time to respond before timing out.
If those don’t work, it could be an issue on DeepSeek’s end. I’d recommend reaching out to their support team directly. They were quite helpful when I had problems and might be able to check if there are any issues with your account or their servers.
Lastly, consider implementing exponential backoff and retry logic in your code. This can help handle temporary network hiccups or API overloads.
I encountered a similar issue with DeepSeek’s API recently. After some troubleshooting, I discovered that the problem was related to my firewall settings. It was blocking outgoing connections to DeepSeek’s servers. You might want to check your firewall configuration and ensure it’s not interfering with the API calls.
Another potential cause could be DNS issues. Try using DeepSeek’s IP address directly instead of the domain name in your URL. You can find the IP using a DNS lookup tool.
If these don’t resolve the issue, it’s worth checking your Python environment. Ensure you’re using an up-to-date version of the requests library. Sometimes, outdated libraries can cause unexpected behavior.
Lastly, if all else fails, try implementing asynchronous requests using a library like aiohttp. This approach might help bypass some of the timeout issues you’re experiencing.