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Public links have been temporarily suspended for generating excessive traffic.
I received a message that Public links have been temporarily suspended for generating excessive traffic. Your current account bandwidth limit is 1024.00 GB and your current usage is 1369.96 GB. First...
Hello guys.. me i ask some question, how to remove temporarily suspended due to excessive traffic? All my videos now are not working?
If your website or online service has been temporarily suspended due to excessive traffic, there are several steps you can take to address the issue and restore normal functionality:
Identify the cause: Determine the specific reason for the excessive traffic. It could be a sudden increase in legitimate user traffic or a potential DDoS attack. Analyzing server logs or consulting with your hosting provider can help identify the root cause.
Scale your infrastructure: If the traffic surge is due to legitimate user activity, consider scaling up your infrastructure. This could involve upgrading your hosting plan, adding more server resources, or utilizing content delivery networks (CDNs) to distribute the load.
Mitigate DDoS attacks: If the excessive traffic is a result of a DDoS attack, you may need to implement mitigation strategies. Contact your hosting provider or a specialized DDoS protection service to help mitigate the attack and restore normal operation.
Optimize your website: Evaluate your website's performance and optimize it for efficient handling of traffic. This may involve implementing caching mechanisms, optimizing code and database queries, and minimizing external resource dependencies.
Implement traffic management techniques: Consider implementing traffic management techniques such as load balancing or rate limiting to distribute traffic evenly and prevent overload situations.
Communicate with users: If your service has been temporarily suspended, it's important to communicate with your users or visitors. Provide updates on the situation, estimated resolution time, and alternative ways to access your service if applicable.
Monitor and adapt: Continuously monitor the situation and make necessary adjustments to prevent future suspensions. Regularly review your infrastructure, traffic patterns, and security measures to ensure optimal performance and stability.
