# Why is my app's database connection timing out?

High CPU utilization can cause timeouts between your app and database. [Check your app’s CPU utilization](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform/how-to/view-insights/index.html.md) and, if your app is using most of its CPU, consider either [scaling your app](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform/how-to/scale-app/index.html.md) to have additional CPU resources or reducing concurrency in your app to reduce the CPU load.

If your app is not using most of its CPU, check your app’s [connection configuration](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform/how-to/manage-databases/index.html.md#connect-to-a-dev-database) and ensure it is correct. If you’re using a [DigitalOcean Managed Database](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/index.html.md), [review your connection parameters](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/postgresql/how-to/connect/index.html.md).

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