500 Internal Server Errors: What are they and how you can fix them

What is a 500 internal server error?

A 500 internal server error is a general problem with the website's server. More often that not, this means there's an issue or temporary glitch with the website's programming.

What causes it?

• Potential causes include
• Corrupted or broken .htaccess file
• A permissions error
• Faulty third-party plugins or themes
• The PHP memory limit being exceeded

How can you fix it?

• Refresh the page
• Come back later
• Delete your browser's cookies
• Troubleshoot as a 504 Gateway Timeout error instead