HTTP 503 Service Unavailable Error

Like all HTTP errors, the HTTP 503 Service Unavailable error message can be customized to fit the site. This is unlikely, but common messages that appear when there is a 503 error include:

• Service Unavailable
• Service Temporarily Unavailable
• 503: Service Unavailable
• HTTP 503: Service Unavailable

No matter what message displays within your browser, they all mean the same thing that the server that stores the website that is trying to be visited is not available. There are a number of reasons that can cause a server to be unavailable from too much traffic trying to visit the server (it is overloaded) to maintenance being done on the site or the server to a problem with the Internet connection to that server.

The good news is that this is a server-side problem, so there is nothing wrong with your computer or your Internet connection. In fact, you should be able to view other websites without any difficulties. You should only get the HTTP 503 error on the site that has the server problems. On the downside, you cannot resolve the problem. What you can do is to try refreshing the website, for temporary glitches, or you can try coming back later. Unfortunately, you are at the mercy of those who run the server and will have to wait for them to correct the problem causing the server to be unavailable.