Disabling a VPN can help resolve the DeepSeek server busy error for several reasons:
1. Avoiding Access Restrictions: DeepSeek may block or restrict access from certain IP addresses or regions to prevent abuse or maintain security. VPNs can mask your IP address, but if the VPN's IP is blocked or restricted, it could lead to the "Server Busy" error. By disabling the VPN, you connect directly to DeepSeek's servers using your original IP address, potentially avoiding these restrictions[1][5][9].
2. Reducing Network Interference: VPNs and proxies can introduce additional network hops, which may slow down or interfere with your connection to DeepSeek's servers. This interference can exacerbate server busy errors, especially if the VPN is routing your traffic through overloaded servers or regions with limited bandwidth[6][9].
3. Direct Connection: Disabling the VPN allows you to establish a direct connection to DeepSeek's servers. This direct route can reduce latency and eliminate any potential bottlenecks introduced by the VPN, improving the chances of successfully accessing the service[5][9].
However, it's worth noting that in some cases, using a VPN might be beneficial if DeepSeek has multiple regional servers and you are experiencing issues due to server overload in your local region. A VPN can route your request through a less busy server in another region, potentially resolving the "Server Busy" error[7]. Nonetheless, this approach is more situational and depends on DeepSeek's server infrastructure and your specific network conditions.
Citations:
[1] https://ai.tenorshare.com/deepseek-tips/deepseek-server-is-busy.html
[2] https://www.popai.pro/resources/how-to-overcome-the-server-busy-issue-on-deepseek/
[3] https://lightningxvpn.com/blog/en/fix-deepseek-server-busy/
[4] https://www.byteplus.com/en/topic/385409
[5] https://itoolab.com/tips/deepseek-server-busy/
[6] https://www.byteplus.com/en/topic/383086
[7] https://www.mimicpc.com/learn/why-deepseek-show-server-busy-how-to-fix
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepSeek/comments/1ijirbg/the_server_is_busy_please_try_again_later/
[9] https://www.lagofast.com/en/blog/how-to-fix-deepseek-server-busy/