How can one identify if a website is down, and what could be the potential reasons for it?

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To identify if a website is down, check for error messages, try accessing from different devices/networks, use online tools like DownDetector.

Check for error messages like 'site cannot be reached' or 'server not found'.
Try accessing the website from different devices or networks to rule out local issues.
Use online tools like DownDetector or IsItDownRightNow to check if others are experiencing the same issue.
Check the website's social media accounts or status page for any announcements about downtime.
Potential reasons for a website being down include server maintenance, server overload, DNS issues, or network problems.

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