500 Internal Server Error
5xx Server Error. The server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.
5xx Server Error
What it means
The server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.
Common causes
An unhandled exception, a bug in server-side code, or an unexpected failure in a dependency.
How to fix it
Retry the request — if it persists, this is a server-side issue the site or API owner needs to fix; check their status page.
Frequently asked questions
What does HTTP 500 mean?
The server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.
What causes a 500 Internal Server Error?
An unhandled exception, a bug in server-side code, or an unexpected failure in a dependency.
How do I fix a 500 error?
Retry the request — if it persists, this is a server-side issue the site or API owner needs to fix; check their status page.
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