DIRECTV error code: 203

 

Error code while watching Satellite TV

You're seeing error code message 203 on screen because your account payment is past due, and services have been reduced to a minimum level.

 

Restore your DIRECTV service

• When your account payment is past due, an on-screen message appears. To pay your bill, see how to view and pay your bill.
• To resolve this issue and restore full DIRECTV service, please pay the past due balance.
• If your service is not restored within two hours of making a payment, try the following: Restart your DIRECTV receiver.

 

Error code when attempting to sign into your account or stream TV

You’re seeing error code message 203 for your security because your DIRECTV user ID has a temporary protection lock on it.

• When your account is temporarily locked, this message appears when you sign-in to manage your account or watch now, and when signing in to stream TV via the DIRECTV app or device.
• To resolve this issue, please call the number displayed in the error message.