Can a 503 error impact search engine rankings?

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Can a 503 error impact search engine rankings?
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Yes, prolonged 503 errors can negatively impact a website's SEO. Search engine crawlers will encounter the unavailability, which can lead to them deeming the site unreliable or inaccessible, potentially causing a temporary drop in rankings until the issue is resolved.