- #1
mangaroosh
- 358
- 0
Just wondering if there is an issue with the main site-can't seem to access it.
sending this from my phone
sending this from my phone
Is the Main Site Experiencing Downtime?
- Thread starter mangaroosh
- Start date
In summary, the main site was down for a while, and it might have something to do with daily maintenance.
- #2
tiny-tim
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 25,839
- 258
hi mangaroosh! 
i sometimes have the same problem at exactly that time of day (from an ordinary computer) …
i think it's something to do with daily maintenance, it only seems to last a few minutes
i sometimes have the same problem at exactly that time of day (from an ordinary computer) …
i think it's something to do with daily maintenance, it only seems to last a few minutes
- #3
Ryan_m_b
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
- 5,963
- 723
I had similar problems but only for about 5-10 mins. Usually you know when the site is down for a while because you can hear Micromass's screams from any corner of the world.
- #4
Evo
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
- 24,017
- 3,340
The forum does it's backing up in the middle of the night, so that might be the problem.
- #5
- 19,611
- 10,313
To backup the database it must be locked. It takes about 5 minutes.
- #6
jtbell
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 15,995
- 6,606
Evo said:
...in some parts of the world.
- #7
Evo
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
- 24,017
- 3,340
Good point.jtbell said:...in some parts of the world.
- #8
tiny-tim
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 25,839
- 258
Greg Bernhardt said:
isn't there some way of putting a "GONE TO LUNCH" sign on the door?
- #9
- 9,568
- 775
tiny-tim said:isn't there some way of putting a "GONE TO LUNCH" sign on the door?
Lunch? In the middle of the night? Who's going to believe that?
- #10
Fredrik
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
- 10,877
- 423
It's at 8:30 in the morning for most of Europe. Maybe "gone to breakfast", or "gone to the meal between breakfast and brunch".LCKurtz said:Lunch? In the middle of the night? Who's going to believe that?
- #11
jtbell
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 15,995
- 6,606
tiny-tim said:isn't there some way of putting a "GONE TO LUNCH" sign on the door?
How about "Gone to the john" (or "loo" or whatever)? That would work for just about any time of day, and it's about the right duration.
- #12
tiny-tim
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 25,839
- 258
"GONE FOR A TOROIDAL ENERGY UNIT"
- #13
- 12,180
- 186
"Site temporarily down. Back in 5 × 1045 Planck times."
- #14
mangaroosh
- 358
- 0
thanks guyses!
I couldn't access it for a lot of the day, so not sure what the story was.
a little "sign on the door" would be a nice touch though."Gone fission"
I couldn't access it for a lot of the day, so not sure what the story was.
a little "sign on the door" would be a nice touch though."Gone fission"
- #15
tiny-tim
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 25,839
- 258
mangaroosh said:
he he
a musical sign!
FAQ: Is the Main Site Experiencing Downtime?
Why is the main site down?
The main site may be down for a variety of reasons, including server maintenance, technical issues, or high traffic volume. It is important to check the site's social media or contact the website's support team for more information.
How long will the main site be down?
The duration of the downtime can vary depending on the reason for the outage. If it is a scheduled maintenance, the website may be back up within a few hours. However, if it is due to technical issues, it may take longer. Keep checking for updates from the website's official channels for an estimated time of when the site will be back up.
Is it just me or is the main site down for everyone?
It can be difficult to determine if the main site is down for everyone or just for you. One way to check is by using a website monitoring tool or checking social media for reports from other users. It is also possible that the issue is only affecting a certain region or group of users.
Can I still access the main site through a different device?
It is worth trying to access the main site through a different device to see if the issue is specific to your device or network. If the site is still down on another device, it is likely a widespread issue. However, if you can access the site on another device, the issue may be with your device or network.
What should I do if the main site is down?
If the main site is down, the best thing to do is to be patient and wait for it to come back up. In the meantime, you can try accessing the site through a different device, clear your browser's cache and cookies, or use a virtual private network (VPN) to see if the issue is with your network. If the site is still down after some time, you can contact the website's support team for further assistance.