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500
Internal Server Error
Server Error
RFC 7231
The server has encountered a situation it does not know how to handle.
Detailed Information
The 500 status code indicates that the server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request. This is a generic error response when no other specific 5xx error is suitable.
Common Examples
- •Database connection failures
- •Unhandled exceptions in server code
- •Server configuration issues
Common Uses
- •Generic server-side error handling
- •Unexpected runtime errors
- •System overload situations
Best Practices
- •Log detailed error information server-side
- •Provide generic error message to users
- •Implement proper error monitoring
Additional Resources
Similar Status Codes
501
Not Implemented
The server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request.
502
Bad Gateway
The server, while acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from the upstream server.
503
Service Unavailable
The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overload or maintenance.