python import error cannot import name HTTPError from urllib3

troubleshooting "cannot import name httperror from urllib3" in python

the error "cannot import name 'httperror' from 'urllib3'" arises when your python code attempts to import the `httperror` exception class from the `urllib3` library, but python can't find it. this typically stems from issues with your `urllib3` installation, its version, or conflicting package versions. this tutorial will delve into the causes and provide comprehensive solutions.

**understanding the problem**

the `urllib3` library is a powerful http client used extensively in python for making network requests. `httperror` is a crucial exception class within `urllib3` that's raised when an http request returns an error status code (like 404 not found or 500 internal server error). if your code relies on catching and handling these errors gracefully (as it should!), this import failure will prevent your application from working correctly.

**causes and solutions**

1. **urllib3 is not installed:** the most straightforward reason is that `urllib3` is entirely absent from your python environment.

* **solution:** install it using pip:


or, if using conda:


2. **incorrect `urllib3` version:** older versions of `urllib3` might not have `httperror` structured as you expect or might have it in a different location. the `httperror` exception was significantly reorganized and improved in later releases.

* **solution:** upgrade `urllib3` to its latest version:


or with conda:


3. **conflicting packages:** other libraries you've installed might have their own bundled version of `urllib3` that clashes with your system's installation, leading to import problems. this is more likely if you're using virtual environments incorrectly or have multiple python installations on your system.

* **solution:**
* **virtual environments:** always use virtual environments (e.g., `venv` or `conda`) to isolate project dependencies. this prevents conflicts between di ...

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