Python exception
Python exception: ConnectionRefusedError
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ConnectionRefusedError- Kind
- Exception
- Where you meet it
- Raised in your own program
What does ConnectionRefusedError mean in Python?
A subclass of ConnectionError, raised when a connection attempt is refused by the peer. It corresponds to errno ECONNREFUSED.
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What it means in trading API work
Nothing accepted the connection at that address and port. Where the API is served by a program on your own computer, such as a desktop terminal or a gateway, it usually means the program is not running, its API is not enabled or the port number is wrong.
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What should I do about ConnectionRefusedError?
Check the host and the port. If the API is served by a program on your machine, start it and enable its API. No request was sent, so it is safe to try again once the cause is fixed.
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