HTTP 503 Service Unavailable Error - Meaning & Fix
The HTTP 503 Service Unavailable error means the server is currently unable to process your request due to temporary overloading or maintenance. This issue is generally momentary. A user-friendly page often accompanies this error to explain the situation.
Main causes
Server undergoing maintenance
Server overloaded with requests
Unexpected technical issues
Configuration errors
# Request example curl -X PUT https://sandbox.oxylabs.io/ -H 'Accept: */*;q=0.8' -H 'Accept-Encoding: gzip, deflate' -H 'User-Agent: Chrome/91.0.4472.124'
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Common fixes
Verify the legal restrictions in your jurisdiction to understand why the content is blocked.
Contact the website administrator to inquire about the specific legal restriction causing the error.
Use a VPN service to access the content from a different jurisdiction where it may not be restricted.
Seek an alternative source for the content that complies with your local laws.
# Response example HTTP/1.1 503 Service Unavailable Content-Type: text/html Content-Length: 49503 Service Unavailable
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