Custom HTTP retry in n8n up to 6 times with delay

# Custom HTTP request retry in n8n: up to 6 attempts with 30-second delay

This automation template addresses the challenge of unstable external APIs by enabling precise control over retry attempts and delay duration—exceeding n8n’s default retry limits. Ideal for engineers and developers needing reliability in manually triggered integrations.

## Who it´s for
- Developers integrating n8n with unreliable external APIs
- Automation engineers requiring advanced retry strategies
- n8n administrators bypassing default retry limitations

## What the automation does
- Triggered manually on demand
- Sends an HTTP request to a specified external service (e.g., example.com or another external_HTTP_API)
- On failure, activates custom retry logic with configurable delay and attempt count
- Executes up to 6 retries with pauses up to 30 seconds between attempts
- Terminates with an error if all retries are exhausted

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger and error handling logic
- Integrations with HTTP APIs using standard n8n nodes
- Use of Wait and Set nodes to manage delays and attempt counters
- Basic textual instructions for launch and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- Access to an n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
- Target external API endpoint URL
- Required API keys or authentication credentials for the external service

## Benefits and outcomes
- Bypasses n8n’s built-in retry limits
- Increased reliability when interacting with slow or overloaded APIs
- Flexibility to tailor retry strategy to specific use cases
- Reduced risk of failures due to temporary service unavailability
- Clear control over system behavior during errors

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat