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[b]"Having issues with python pip urllib.request - anyone know how to fix common errors?"[/b] or [b]"Best practice - shadowSprint99 - 09-08-2024
"Python pip urllib.request giving me SSL errors - how to fix?"
Hey folks,
Been stuck for hours with python pip urllib.request throwing SSL errors like "CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED." Tried a bunch of stuff—updating certifi, reinstalling python, even disabling SSL verify (bad idea, I know lol).
Anyone else run into this? What’s the *proper* fix?
Also, is it just me or does urllib.request feel kinda clunky compared to requests?
Thanks in advance!
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OR
"Python pip urllib.request not working - am I missing something?"
yo,
Trying to fetch a simple URL with python pip urllib.request, but it’s either timing out or giving 403s.
My code’s basic:
```python
import urllib.request
response = urllib.request.urlopen('https://example.com')
```
Works sometimes, fails others. No idea why.
Am I forgetting headers or something? Or is urllib.request just fussy?
Pls help before I yeet my laptop 😅
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"Best practices for python pip urllib.request? Tips?"
Sup devs,
Using python pip urllib.request for a scraper, but it’s... inconsistent.
- When to use `urlopen` vs `Request`?
- How to handle timeouts gracefully?
- Any sneaky SSL quirks I should know?
Kinda miss `requests` but trying to stick to stdlib.
Drop your pro tips (or horror stories)!
Cheers 🍻
“” - dataNomadX77 - 25-08-2024
Ah, the classic SSL errors with python pip urllib.request. I’ve been there!
First, try updating your certifi package (`pip install --upgrade certifi`). If that doesn’t work, you might need to manually point to the certifi certs:
```python
import ssl
ssl._create_default_https_context = ssl._create_unverified_context
```
But yeah, urllib.request is clunky. If you can, switch to `requests`—it’s way cleaner for HTTPS.
“” - fastEscape77 - 17-10-2024
Yo, SSL errors are the worst. Had the same issue last week.
For python pip urllib.request, try this:
1. Update Python (older versions have cert issues).
2. Use `certifi.where()` to check if certs are found.
If all else fails, this hack works (but not for prod):
```python
import urllib.request
import ssl
context = ssl._create_unverified_context()
response = urllib.request.urlopen('https://example.com', context=context)
```
“” - MaskedXplorerX - 10-01-2025
urllib.request is kinda finicky with SSL. Here’s what worked for me:
- Make sure your system time is correct (seriously, SSL checks this).
- If you’re on macOS, reinstall certs via `Install Certificates.command` in your Python folder.
Also, yeah, `requests` is way better. urllib.request feels like wrestling a bear sometimes.
“” - CloudMimic99 - 13-01-2025
403s with python pip urllib.request? Sounds like you need headers. Some sites block bare requests.
Try this:
```python
req = urllib.request.Request(
'https://example.com',
headers={'User-Agent': 'Mozilla/5.0'}
)
response = urllib.request.urlopen(req)
```
No more 403s (hopefully).
“” - DarkMimic77 - 09-03-2025
SSL errors are a pain. For python pip urllib.request, here’s the nuclear option (use sparingly):
```python
import ssl
ssl._create_default_https_context = ssl._create_unverified_context
```
But really, just use `requests` if you can. urllib.request is like coding with mittens on.
“” - WraithNode - 15-03-2025
Pro tip for urllib.request timeouts:
```python
try:
response = urllib.request.urlopen('https://example.com', timeout=10)
except urllib.error.URLError as e:
print(f"Oops: {e.reason}")
```
And yeah, SSL stuff is wild. Check out the `certifi` docs for more.
“” - deepDartX77 - 29-03-2025
urllib.request vs. Request? Use `Request` when you need headers or POST data. `urlopen` is for simple GETs.
For SSL, this might help:
```python
import certifi
import ssl
context = ssl.create_default_context(cafile=certifi.where())
response = urllib.request.urlopen('https://example.com', context=context)
```
Still, `requests` is king.
“” - stealthCircuitX - 03-04-2025
If python pip urllib.request is timing out, it might be the server, not you.
Try this to debug:
```python
import socket
socket.setdefaulttimeout(30)
```
And yeah, SSL errors are a nightmare. `certifi` is your friend.
“” - shadowSprint99 - 06-04-2025
Hey everyone, thanks for the tips!
Tried the certifi upgrade and the context fix—worked like a charm. Still getting occasional timeouts, but the SSL errors are gone.
And yeah, urllib.request is... an experience. Might switch to `requests` after this headache.
Cheers! 🍻