Is a VPN the solution for 503 errors?

Nvoltis · August 12, 2014

Let me make this short and sweet...

I have a 503 error on NCIX when I try to view an item, or view my cart. I downloaded hotspot shield, and it seems to work just fine! Should I use this VPN to order my parts? Or is this unsafe?

SlayerOfHellWyrm · August 13, 2014

All a VPN does is encrypt your traffic inbetween. Anyone on either end can still see what you're doing and who you are, just noone inbetween. That being said, your 503 was most likely fixed because most VPN's use their own DNS server, and the offending web server that was handing you the 503 was most likely the one your DNS was continually sending you too, and not too a correct working one, like it should. VPN's are safe, there's nothing wrong with them.

Rose.ab · August 14, 2014

As you won't see the 503 error via VPN is less likely the fault of the web site you're visiting, it's possible that there's an issue with your computer's or router's DNS server configurations and a simple restart of both might fix the problem.

But regarding the saftey of VPN, it's very important to get your VPN from reliable providers as not all them are worth your trust. Some diligently keep an eye on the types of traffic that you send through their networks while you're connected. They'll tell you it's in order to make sure you're not doing anything illegal, or anything that would damage their network, but that level of snooping means that they can track your data while you login to your bank account as well. So despite all the encryptions that a VPN companies can offer, complete security remains a matter of trust.

BTW, there are many diffrenet reasons for using VPN other than security that makes it very popular, For instance, some people might use it to hide their identity and become ananymous and some others might use it to bypass geo restriction content.You can read more about it here: http://www.purevpn.com/benefits.php