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Version: v6

Timed meta-refresh detected

Timed meta-refresh detected — rule summary
FieldValue
Rule codeHtml_MetaRefresh_Detect
WCAG conformance levelA
WCAG success criterion2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
Must be fixed at sourceYes

Description

We detected the use of a meta tag that refreshes after a period of time. Avoid creating a timed redirect or causing a page to refresh automatically. Additionally, ensure that pages do not require a timed-response due to a meta refresh and that users are alerted and given sufficient opportunity to indicate more time is needed. For 301 and 302 URL redirections, use server-side technology or ensure that there is not a timed-delay between the page starting to load and it reloading or refreshing. If the meta-refresh is necessary, it should be given a timing value of 0.

How to fix

Remove the TIME allocation on the META refresh so it instantly refreshes instead of after a period of time. (or set the value to zero)