Extend timeout for Netlify functions request

[Melvin]

Hi @tanrlemn,

Unfortunately, 26 seconds is the maximum the Function timeout limit can be increased.

You can troubleshoot why your function is taking so long by following this Support Guide:

[Support Guide] Why is my function taking long or timing out?

Last updated by Netlify Support in April 2024 In this guide, we’ll be talking about synchronous functions. We won’t be covering Edge Functions or Background Functions since those are not bound by the same limits as standard synchronous functions or Scheduled Functions are. Netlify Functions are a core feature of our product. By delegating your server-side logic to them, you leverage serverless functions that are version-controlled, built, and deployed along with the rest of your Netlify site. …

If you’ll have long running lambdas consistently, another option may be to instead use background functions if possible, which is an available feature on your Pro plan:

Background Functions overview