While browsing many times we may see the http error code 503 with Service unavailable error message. As the error message says the reason for getting the error code 503 is 'The web server is currently busy or temporarily down so it is not available for our browser. The error code is temporary and there is a chance that after some times the same server will be available.

Possible reasons for error code 503

When we try to access the server ,the same server may be looking for some of its internal services and failed to get a proper response from it. This time the chances of getting HTTP Error code 503 is high. The another strong reason is server might be so busy with incoming connections and cannot accept new requests.

How to fix the http error code 503

There are many tutorials available to fix the error. If the web server is using Microsoft Exchange Server we can have a set of troubleshooting proceedure from Microsoft Support. That steps includes:

1. Make sure that all the services are running

2. Make sure that the services are running under the Local System account

3. Mount the mailbox stores and the public folder stores

4. See if a registry key that exceeds 259 characters exists in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT registry hive

To go through the detailed steps please click on the link below.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823159


The best solution from the visitor side is just wait for a time and try to access the same website.

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