> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devicecloud.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devicecloud.dev/advanced/retry-strategies.md).

# Retry Strategies

Failed tests can be automatically retried using the `--retry` flag. Retries are free of charge and capped at 2, giving a maximum of 3 total runs per test. If needed, you can queue additional retries on the [console](https://console.devicecloud.dev/results).

## Usage

```bash
dcd cloud app.apk flows/ --retry 2
```

If a test fails, DeviceCloud will re-run the test up to the specified number of times, stopping as soon as a run passes. The final status reflects the last run. You can view the other results using the dropdown menu on the console.

## Limitations

* The maximum value is `--retry 2` (3 runs total)
* Only failed test executions are retried — configuration errors (invalid flow files, authentication failures, missing dependencies) will not be retried
* Retries count toward your concurrency limit while running

{% hint style="info" %}
If your test is still failing after 2 retries, reach out on Discord for help diagnosing the root cause.
{% endhint %}