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Q248074: Err Msg: Access Forbidden: Too Many Users Are Connected 403.9

Article: Q248074
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): 5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbOSWin2000 kbiis500prod2web kbhttp4039 kbProd2Web
Last Modified: 31-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you connect to an Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 Web site, the
following error message may occur:

  
  Access Forbidden: Too many users are connected

CAUSE
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This error is displayed when the number of users connected to the server exceeds
the connection limit set by the administrator of the Web server.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, have the administrator change the connection limit
settings for the Web site.

1. Open Internet Services Manager.

2. Right-click the Web site and choose Properties.

3. On the Web Site property page, select Connections.

4. Choose Unlimited or increase the Limited To: value.


Additional query words: IIS 5

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Keywords          : kbOSWin2000 kbiis500prod2web kbhttp4039 kbProd2Web 
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis500
Version           : :5.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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