Bulk updates causing timeout error (524)

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Last updated by Shekhar Bhandari 1 day, 11 hours ago.

Assisted by: Shekhar Bhandari.

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March 30, 2026 at 5:21 am #17935083
yashvitN	While performing bulk updates (specifically for products), the process results in a Timeout error code 524. This prevents the bulk update from completing successfully. Steps to Reproduce: Navigate to Products Select multiple products for bulk update Apply any bulk action (e.g., update fields) Execute the update Actual Result: The request fails with Timeout error 524, and the bulk update does not complete. Expected Result: Bulk updates should process successfully without timing out.
March 31, 2026 at 6:07 am #17938275
yashvitN	Please help me with this
April 1, 2026 at 7:38 am #17941916
Shekhar Bhandari WPML Supporter since 03/2015 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu (GMT+05:45)	Hello there, Thank you for contacting WPML support. I'd be happy to assist you on this issue. It looks like there is some resources issues while updating the products, can you try on a smaller number like 10 products at once and see if it helps? Further, It looks like there is some php error happening on your site which is creating the problem, being so can you please follow the below steps and share me the results. 1. Add the following code to your wp-config.php define('WP_DEBUG', true); define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', true ); https://wpml.org/documentation/support/debugging-wpml/ 2. Repeat the action of creating the problem. 3. Copy and paste the contents of debug.log (log file inside the /wp-content/ directory) here for me to see. https://wpml.org/documentation/support/debugging-wpml/#how-to-send-debug-log-to-the-supporters Look forward to your reply. Thanks
April 2, 2026 at 8:39 am #17945240
Shekhar Bhandari WPML Supporter since 03/2015 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu (GMT+05:45)	Hello, The debug.log doesn't provide any errors that could trigger the issue, being so, I would like you to contact your hosting provider and ask if there is anything on the server error log. Further, can you try on a smaller number like 10 products at once and see if it helps? Look forward to your reply. Thanks
April 6, 2026 at 5:03 am #17950609
yashvitN	with 10 products also i get timeout error
April 6, 2026 at 10:21 am #17951155
Shekhar Bhandari WPML Supporter since 03/2015 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu (GMT+05:45)	Thank you for your feedback. Could you also share any feedback from your server provider?