Can't use search function on website.

Sidney · February 2016

Since the issues with forums going down yesterday, I am unable to search. When I try to use the search box, it gives me an error:

Error 429 Too Many Requests

Too Many Requests

Guru Meditation:

XID: 847966168

Varnish cache server

Seravi · February 2016

I tried to use the Search box for the first time in forever today and got this:

Error 429 Too Many Requests

Too Many Requests
Guru Meditation:

XID: 1642056601

Varnish cache server

Tried a couple of times with the same result.

Seravi · February 2016

Is there something wrong with the forums? I can't create a help ticket nor can I use the search function. If I try to use Search I get this:

Error 429 Too Many Requests

Too Many Requests
Guru Meditation:

XID: 1642062736

I also get the above error when trying to create topics or reply to topics. It took a few tries to get this one posted. Just to be clear on how many times I tried, I used the Search box twice and support ticket system twice. That should not trigger a 429 error.

I tried to open a support ticket and went to Support > Additional Support Options and it asks me to log in. I give it my login and password which are correct and it says the password is incorrect. I have never needed to log into that area before if I am logged into the site.

EDIT: Just saw the first post I made did actually show up. When I hit Save on the post it gave me the 429 error and I didn't see the post anywhere. Mods please remove the other post I made, "Search Function On Forums".

Glaiceana · February 2016

Yeah getting the same error, and the site has been going down a lot for me in the last day or so, saying 503 error, servers overloaded etc.

Kwivur · February 2016

Even this server is bugged.. ZOS!! Your servers need a buff!! And a hotfix!!

ZOS_CoriJ · February 2016

@Seravi: Your thread was included in this discussion which covers the same topic:

Just to make you aware, we had to temporarily disable the search feature during the last session of forum crashing. At this time the search feature is working again, however please be aware that there may be further interruptions. These are intended to be temporary.

Seravi · February 2016

Thanks @ZOS_CoriJ !

midnighttechie · February 2016

I'm getting the same error code as Sidney and Seravi right now when I go to use the search. Also getting an error that just states that it can't find the page and to refresh the page, which refreshing does not help whatsoever.