How to fix 503 errors when using Cloudflare?

 

When using Cloudflare, 503 errors typically come from Cloudflare, not from the server. This can happen when Cloudflare routes to you experience issues.

Solution

Temporarily disable the Proxy in Cloudflare to resolve the issue:

  • Log in to Cloudflare and go to DNS Manager.

  • Disable "Proxy" for yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com.

    *Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

  • Access the site again.

If the issue persists, follow the steps outlined in the guide below. Keep the Proxy disabled when troubleshooting.

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