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Harpooner
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Error Message
Jan 26 2025 01:36PM more by Harpooner
Tags: Inland Empire , Random (All tags)

Is anyone else getting to following error message when trying to log in:

I cannot connect to the primary database because: Too many connections

It doesn’t happen all the time, but sometimes multiple time a day.
      
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RobBlakeFan
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Jan 26 2025 01:39PM     link to this

Yup
Marrisa_G
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Jan 26 2025 01:41PM     link to this

Same here. Closing some tabs seems to help.
Marrisa_G
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Jan 26 2025 01:42PM     link to this

They don't necessarily need to be HX tabs, it could be any tab.
jazz51
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Jan 26 2025 01:44PM     link to this

Yes, I got that message a couple of times.
IfYouKnew
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Jan 26 2025 02:05PM     link to this

Yep
Just walked away for 30 min and came back and it worked fine
June.Moon
CA
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Jan 26 2025 02:06PM     link to this

I believe it's from logging in at the same time
June.Moon
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Jan 26 2025 02:07PM     link to this

From us all logging in at the same time


(Sorry.. voice to text)
Harpooner
Inland Empire, CA
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Jan 26 2025 02:21PM     link to this

So I think we can use this error message as some kind of “horniness index.” Whenever we encounter it, there must be a spike of horny guys & gals all trying to log in.
butthead_5150
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Jan 26 2025 02:25PM     link to this

It happens at 1:30pm PST. Normally it lasts less than eight minutes.
vince2001
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Jan 26 2025 03:35PM     link to this

I only get that error earmy in the AM. It usually goes away after an hour.
Dahg8tcubix
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Jan 26 2025 07:55PM     link to this

Happens all the time.
scotty949
OC, CA
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Jan 27 2025 08:19AM     link to this

I've encountered this error multiple times throughout my career, working with different companies. The issue arises because software applications typically have a limit on database connections, set by their configuration. In this case, the application has run out of available connections for a new session.

Given that the error is related to connecting to the database, it's likely that the application isn't using connection pooling. Instead, it’s establishing new connections on demand. While this isn’t a critical issue, it can make things a bit slower for users, as each new connection takes time to establish.

Example:
Imagine the database is configured to allow only 100 simultaneous users. As long as those 100 connections are open, if a new user (let's say User 101) tries to log in, they’ll hit the connection limit and see this error.

Common Causes:
Too many active connections: The system hits its connection limit.
Connections not closing automatically: Connections remain open longer than necessary.
Processes holding connections: Some processes might be stuck, preventing connections from being released.

Resolution:
If the software does not not resolve itself, a admin needs to log into, kiss processes, kill sessions, or restart the application.
RandyMantooth
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Jan 27 2025 09:02AM     link to this

Pretty sure Scotty is dead on here. I also think Butthead is Akari correct, because I notice this issue in the last week a few times between 1 and 2 PM.

My guess is either more people are logged in at this time, or more likely there is a backup process or something else in the background that requires extra database connections (or temporarily limits the number of available connections). It usually clears up within 5 minutes and you don't have to log back on...just refresh the page.
butthead_5150
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Jan 29 2025 02:11PM     link to this

1:28 pm PST today. 7 minutes later back on.
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