503
Easy Fix
Hulu · Streaming
An HTTP 503 Service Unavailable error indicating that Hulu's servers are temporarily overloaded or undergoing maintenance.
Quick Answer
Error code 503 on your Hulu Streaming means: An HTTP 503 Service Unavailable error indicating that Hulu's servers are temporarily overloaded or undergoing maintenance.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Wait 5-10 minutes and try again, as 503 errors are typically temporary server-side issues.
2
Check Hulu's official Twitter (@haborteulu_support) or downdetector.com/status/hulu for reported outages.
3
Close and reopen the Hulu app or refresh the browser page.
4
If using a browser, clear browser cache and cookies for hulu.com.
5
Try accessing Hulu from a different device to confirm it is a server issue and not device-specific.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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