The error
event is fired when a connection with a WebSocket
has been closed due to an error (some data couldn't be sent for example).
Bubbles | No |
---|---|
Cancelable | No |
Interface | Event |
Event handler property | onerror |
Examples
// Create WebSocket connection
const socket = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:8080');
// Listen for possible errors
socket.addEventListener('error', function (event) {
console.log('WebSocket error: ', event);
});
Specifications
Specification | Status |
---|---|
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'WebSocket error' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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