Correcting the error “500 Internal Server Error”
Internal Error 500 is a generic code that describes the status of the transfer protocol and indicates that the site is having problems on the server.
Displaying the problem
The error message is individual on each website and will differ depending on the imagination of the developers. The display takes place in any browser operating system, on a smartphone, PC, other device.
Cause
Most often, the problem indicates an error with the programmable code of the site page. Specific information will appear when it occurs on a server with Microsoft IIS software installed.
Possible remedies
The error does not depend on the PC internet connection. Website problem. Several fix methods are described below.
Reload the page
Click on the refresh / reboot button. Press F5 (Ctrl + R). Alternatively, repeat the url in line.
Note. Keep in mind that in online stores, refreshing the page results in two orders! Although most of them have an automated blocking of such actions.
Clear your browser cache
- Open your browser.
- Clear your cookies in the settings.
- Now restart your browser for the changes to take effect.
Eliminate 504 Gateway Timeout
Not a very common situation, but sometimes there is an error on the servers: “Error Gateway Timeout”. The server simply did not respond within the allotted time (due to overload).
Contact the website
Find contact information. Many resources have social media support accounts and sometimes email. Search for the tags #websitedown #gmaildown #facebookdown on Twitter. Scrolling through the latest news by tags, you can easily find out about problems on a particular site.
Come back to the resource later
Just wait and go back to the desired page, someone else will fix the problem.