---
title: DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED
product: vercel
url: /docs/errors/DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED
type: reference
prerequisites:
  []
related:
  - /docs/plans/hobby
  - /docs/limits
summary: The deployment was blocked due to certain conditions. This is a deployment error.
install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin
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# DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED

The `DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED` error occurs when a deployment is blocked due to certain conditions that prevent it from proceeding. This could happen due to various reasons such as configuration errors, account limitations, or policy violations.

**Error Code:** `403`

**Name:** Forbidden

## Troubleshoot

To troubleshoot this error, follow these steps:

1. **Check configuration:** Ensure that your deployment configuration is correct and complies with the platform's requirements
2. **Check your account plan**: If you have recently downgraded to the [Hobby plan](/docs/plans/hobby), you may need to redeploy your projects to make them available once again
3. **Review email notifications**: If you receive an email from Vercel about the pause, it may contain more details about the issue and next steps
4. **Verify account status:** Ensure your account is in good standing and hasn't exceeded any [limits or quotas](/docs/limits)
5. **Review policies:** Ensure that your deployment complies with all platform [policies](/legal/privacy-policy) and isn't in violation of any [terms](/legal/terms)
6. **Check for platform outages:** Sometimes, platform-wide outages or issues can cause deployments to be blocked. Check the [status page](https://www.vercel-status.com/) for any ongoing incidents
7. **Contact support:** If you've verified the above and are still experiencing the issue, [contact support](/help#issues) for further assistance


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