What are common causes of a 500 error related to server configuration, and how can they be fixed?

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Tamunofiniarisa Staff asked 1 month ago
What are common causes of a 500 error related to server configuration, and how can they be fixed?
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Tamunofiniarisa Staff answered 1 month ago
Common causes of a 500 error related to server configuration include:
  1. Misconfigured server settings: Review the configuration files for syntax errors or incorrect directives. Use tools like apachectl configtest for Apache or nginx -t for Nginx to check configurations.
  2. Exceeding PHP memory limits: Increase the memory limit in the php.ini file or through .htaccess using php_value memory_limit 256M.
  3. Faulty third-party scripts or plugins: Disable or remove any recent scripts or plugins that may have caused the issue, and check for updates or patches.
  4. Incorrect file permissions: Ensure that the permissions for the web root and script files are set correctly (typically 755 for directories and 644 for files).
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