The HTTP status code 500 is a generic error response. It means that the server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.
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How do I know if my server is down?
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What is a 500 Internal Server Error in WordPress?
If there is a 500 internal server error on your WordPress website the users will not be able to access any of its pages, which indicates that there could be a problem at the root directory. Here are some of the most common issues due to which your WordPress website is having an HTTP 500 Internal Server Error.