Server Error Codes
Downtime can be frustrating enough for any webmaster let alone when the source of the problem is unknown. Hopefully your website won’t experience much downtime but in preparation of a worst case scenario, we have compiled a list of some of the most common error codes along with their meaning so you can find a solution to the problem and get your website back online in no time.
Client Error Codes:
400 Bad Request
The HTTP request was rejected due to a syntax error within the request.
403 Forbidden
The server was unable to serve the requested data.
404 Not Found
The page you are trying to access no longer exists or never has existed.
408 Request Timeout
Communications between the server and client were taking too long so the server closed the socket. This could be due to load or bandwidth issues with the server.
Server Error Codes:
500 Internal Server Error
The server has been misconfigured in some way that prevents it from responding correctly.
502 Bad Gateway
The page requested is stored on a third party server and has issued an error preventing the server from accessing it.
This is just a select few error codes that most webmasters will stumble upon in their life time. Error codes can be even more complicated and aren’t always easy to diagnose. If you are ever unsure as to what is the cause of the problem, our friendly 24/7 support team will be able to help in no time. Feel free to get in touch by phone, email or live chat.
For a more complete and detailed list, visit Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HTTP_status_codes
Luke / Affiliate Manager