503

Updated: 10/11/2017 by Computer Hope

503 may refer to any of the following:

1. 503 is an HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) error code received when the server cannot handle a request because it is overloaded or undergoing maintenance. Often trying to load the page later resolves the issue.

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See our HTTP definition for a listing of other HTTP error codes.

2. 503 is an area code, see our 503 area code listing for further information.

Error, HTTP, Web design terms