Hetzner Cloud Server Currently Unavailable

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Check status.hetzner.com

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   1. 01Look for 'Limited availability of cloud instances'
   2. 02Existing servers are not affected
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Try another location

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   1. 01Switch between Falkenstein, Nuremberg, Helsinki, Ashburn, Hillsboro and Singapore
   2. 02Note US/Singapore include less traffic
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Try another server type

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   1. 01If CX is unavailable, check CPX or CAX (Arm) availability
   2. 02Compare the new price before ordering
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Retry the next day

   1. 01Hetzner's FAQ says locations deactivated for some customers can be retried the following day
   Did this fix it? Yes No

5. FIX 5Use a dedicated server or Server Auction

   1. 01Dedicated servers are ordered in Robot and are a separate capacity pool
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

In the Console a plan or location is greyed out, or the website shows 'This product is currently unavailable. Please check back later.'

Why it happens

• C-01Hardware shortage and capacity restriction announced on the status page (June 2026)
• C-02Location temporarily deactivated for your account
• C-03Plan line (e.g. CX/CAX) withdrawn from sale
• C-04Account limit reached or account deactivated

// this guide also covers

• hetzner currently unavailable
• hetzner cloud server unavailable
• hetzner can't create server
• hetzner cx23 unavailable

Other Hetzner errors

• Hetzner Account Verification Rejected
• Hetzner Server Limit Reached
• Hetzner Server Unreachable (SSH Timeout)
• Hetzner Rescue System Not Working
• Hetzner Server Locked (Netscan / Abuse)
• Hetzner Port 25 Blocked (Can't Send Email)
• Hetzner Price Increase After Rescale
• Hetzner Charging for a Powered-Off Server