Diagnostics

Website 500 error - what to check before contacting support

A 500 error means the application or server configuration could not handle the request correctly.

When this matters

The cause may be simple: PHP syntax error, incompatible PHP version, broken .htaccess, resource limit or plugin conflict.

How to diagnose 500 error: PHP, .htaccess, error_log, plugins, PHP version, file permissions and recent changes.

Practical checklist

  • check error_log in the website directory
  • revert the last change or plugin
  • compare PHP version with app requirements
  • provide support with URL and error time

How Hostilla.pl helps

Hostilla support can compare the 500 error with PHP logs, LVE, cache and recent file changes to identify the cause faster.

What to prepare before contacting support

If you need support, include the domain, account name, time of the problem, exact error message, recent changes and one example URL or mailbox. This lets support check DNS, SSL, mail logs, PHP, database, backups and application configuration faster.

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