Why Is My Website Down? Common Causes & Fixes
If your website is suddenly unreachable, don’t panic. Here are the **most common reasons** for website downtime and how to fix them.
1. Server Issues
Your hosting provider might be experiencing downtime. Check their **status page** or try restarting your server.
2. Domain or DNS Problems
Expired domains or incorrect **DNS settings** can make your site unreachable. Use our tool to check your domain:
🔍 Check Domain Status3. Security Blocks or DDoS Attacks
Some firewalls **block certain IPs** or a site might be under attack. Cloudflare or a WAF can help mitigate this.
4. Expired SSL Certificate
A broken SSL certificate causes HTTPS errors. Test your SSL here: SSL Test
5. Website Code Errors
A recent update might have broken something. Check error logs or roll back to a previous version.