Extending build time

[nathanmartin]

@JakubKnv I requested this be added to the UI in Nov 2021:

Self-service maximum build time limit

Adjusting the maximum build time is currently achieved by contacting support as per this thread: This could reasonably be a self-service feature. The “maximum build time” settings would: Only work when the account has valid payment details set (or advise them to add payment details) Let the user select the maximum build time from a set of options

It was added as able to be self-service via the API in Mar 2022:

[ Support Guide] How to use the API to increase your site's build time limit

Last reviewed by Netlify Support Staff: August 2023 What is a build time limit? The build system at Netlify is one of our metered resources. For example, the build minutes allowed on a Starter plan team are currently 300 minutes each billing cycle (which is monthly). Sometimes a site’s build command will contain mistake and the build will get stuck forever. By “stuck” I mean that the build command stays running but it isn’t actually doing anything useful. It will run - doing nothing - until t…

You can wait for a Netlify staff member to assist, but if you want to try the API you can apparently set up to 30 minutes yourself, (any longer does require intervention by Netlify staff).