# API01003: Connection Reset

## What This Means[​](#what-this-means "Direct link to What This Means")

The connection to the server was established but then unexpectedly closed. This typically happens mid-communication when something interrupts the connection.

## Common Causes[​](#common-causes "Direct link to Common Causes")

* **Server crash** — The server process may have crashed during the request
* **Memory limits** — PHP ran out of memory and was killed
* **Timeout mid-request** — The server timed out while processing
* **Network instability** — Intermittent network issues
* **Security software** — Aggressive security settings closing connections

## How to Fix[​](#how-to-fix "Direct link to How to Fix")

### 1. Check Server Error Logs[​](#1-check-server-error-logs "Direct link to 1. Check Server Error Logs")

Look in your WordPress error logs or hosting control panel for related errors around the time of the reset.

### 2. Increase PHP Memory Limit[​](#2-increase-php-memory-limit "Direct link to 2. Increase PHP Memory Limit")

In your `wp-config.php`:

```
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
```

### 3. Check for Plugin Conflicts[​](#3-check-for-plugin-conflicts "Direct link to 3. Check for Plugin Conflicts")

A plugin may be causing PHP to crash:

* Temporarily disable plugins
* Re-enable one by one to find the culprit

### 4. Review Server Resources[​](#4-review-server-resources "Direct link to 4. Review Server Resources")

Contact your hosting provider to check:

* PHP process limits
* Memory usage at the time of error
* Server stability logs

### 5. Test Network Stability[​](#5-test-network-stability "Direct link to 5. Test Network Stability")

If on WiFi, try a wired connection. If the issue persists across different networks, it's likely server-side.

## Related Errors[​](#related-errors "Direct link to Related Errors")

* [API01001](/error-codes/API01001.md) — Connection Timeout
* [API01002](/error-codes/API01002.md) — Connection Refused