What is Error 500 ?

[AngieMacal]

I recently came across a “500 Internal Server Error” while visiting my site, and I’m not sure what caused it. Does anyone know what this error means and how to troubleshoot it? I’d appreciate any easy fixes or tips to get my website back up and running.

 

[marcowayne]

A 500 Internal Server Error normally implies that something was wrong on the server side of things and not on your own or internet. It may be occasioned by such problems as corrupted .htaccess file, wrong file permissions, or a problem with a document or a plug in or theme (in case it is a WordPress site).

 

[simran]

Error 500, or Internal Server Error, means something went wrong on a website’s server, preventing it from fulfilling a user’s request. It’s a general error message indicating server-side issues like misconfigurations, coding errors, or temporary overloads—not a problem with the user’s device or internet connection.

 

[will jacks]

The blank message of “Internal Server Error Of error number 500) indicates that there was a problem on the server, not on your web browser. This is normally caused by corrupt .htaccess files, incorrect file permissions, conflict of the plug-in or server congestion. Attempt clearing of cache and turning off plugins, efforts to correct .htaccess and seek help of your hosting company.

 

[jainnorton]

An “Error 500” is a common HTTP status code that indicates an undefined issue on the web server, and the server is not able to identify the exact problem either. It is a technical glitch on the server-side, not on the user's part, that can result from server misconfigurations, programming errors, or resource or software issues on the server.