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HTTP 500 internal server error and How to Fix It?

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HTTP 500 internal server error and How to Fix It?

In the past you've probably encountered an error message of 500 Internal Server when trying to access a certain website. As a site visitor you can ignore it as a site administrator, it is impossible to ignore it, and you must eliminate it as quickly as you can.


The front end of the website is not the only thing that may be affected, but as well it is possible that the WordPress administrator dashboard may not be accessible. In this post we'll walk you through the causes for this error and how to prevent it, and the reason why it is essential to choose an efficient web hosting server to avoid this issue and increase the speed of website performance.



The regular discovery of 500 errors on internal servers can be detrimental to the reputation of your business . It could result in customers losing faith in your business. Apart from the bad reputational damage, it can also affect your search engine ranking. Therefore, it is recommended to stay clear of this mistake and fully understand what it is about and how to fix it.



Sometimes, it's due to a glitch in web site configuration, but often it's to do with problems at the server, and could be outside your control.




In our previous blog posts about HTTP Status codes we've discussed in detail the types of errors that users of websites might experience. The error status code of 3 digits that begins with '5" and appears as 5XX means that there's no issue with the request that was made through the agent of user.



Due to various other reasons the server isn't in a position to process the request due to an incorrect configuration of the site or due to an issue that the server has encountered.



The 500 means that the server is experiencing internal issue because of which the request sent by the browser couldn't be processed in the present time. This kind of error can be temporary and is usually for a couple of minutes, and occasionally just several seconds.



However, if the issue continues the chances are there's a glitch on the website. It is also discovered that the problem is usually due to an error in the web design that you can correct by yourself.



However, if this problem is frequently occurring, it is recommended to discuss the issue with the technical support team of webserver to assist you in resolving the problem. Other popular 5XX error codes include 502 Bad Gateway error 504 Gateway timeout error



If you are looking for a specific type of problem, you'll need to investigate the specific error message using tools like MS IIS. The most frequently used codes are as follows: below:



Code List of 500 Internal Server Errors


Code Explanation


500.11 The application is unable to function on the webserver, when an attempt is made by an agent of the user.


500.12 This application has been placed currently in the process of restarting on the webserver.


500.13 The server on the internet is too busy handling other requests. This means that it's overwhelmed by an excessive amount of requests, far over its capacity.


500.14 Invalid configuration of the application in the web server. The WordPress site installation is in error or is corrupt.


500.15 Directly requesting GLOBAL.ASA are not permitted.


500.16 UNC authorization credentials are not correct.


500.17 The URL for the authorization store could not be located.


500.18 The URL store authorization can't be opened.


500.19 The data for this file has been configured incorrectly inside the Metabase.


500.2 Authorization scope for URL can't be located.


500.21 Modul not recognised. Read More--


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