Ylläpidolla

Ylläpidolla is a Finnish term used in information technology and digital services to indicate that a system, service, or page is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance work. It is commonly displayed on websites, applications, and status pages to inform users that normal operations are paused while updates, fixes, or configuration changes are performed.

The word comes from ylläpito, meaning maintenance. The suffix -lla is the adessive form, indicating a state or condition, so ylläpidolla literally means “on maintenance” or “under maintenance.” Related forms include ylläpidossa (in maintenance) and other phrases such as ylläpidon aikana (during maintenance), which describe different temporal aspects of the same state.

Typical usage occurs in user-facing notices and banners. A site might display a message such as “Sivusto on ylläpidolla. Palaa myöhemmin.” or link to a status page with an estimated time of return. In professional settings, maintenance notices are often accompanied by an approximate time window, impact description, and a means to check for updates. The term is also used in API or service monitoring to indicate that an endpoint is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled or urgent maintenance.

See also: palvelun tilat, tilannepalvelu, huoltotiedote. In practice, clear, timely communication and an estimated restoration time help manage user expectations and minimize frustration during maintenance periods.