Why are my pipelines getting cancelled automatically?

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Codemagic automatically cancels builds that have been waiting in the queue for more than 5 hours. This timeout mechanism helps prevent builds from sitting indefinitely in the queue and ensures optimal resource allocation.

How to prevent automatic cancellations

If your builds are being cancelled due to long queue times, the recommended solution is to increase your build concurrency. This allows more builds to run simultaneously, which helps clear the queue faster and reduces wait times.

To increase your build concurrency:

  1. Review your current concurrency limits in your account settings

  2. Consider upgrading your plan or purchasing additional concurrent build slots

  3. This will allow more builds to run in parallel, reducing queue wait times

Important notes

  • The 5-hour queue timeout cannot be extended or customized per account

  • This timeout only applies to builds waiting in the queue, not to builds that are actively running

  • Increasing build concurrency is the most effective way to resolve queue-related cancellations