Coding Tutorials June 14, 2020

How to fix WordPress error 500?

Fix the WordPress 500 Internal Server Error by raising the PHP memory limit in wp-config.php and checking common plugin and theme conflicts. Step-by-step guide.

WordPress error 500 is generally an insufficient memory problem.

Here’s how to fix it:

  1. Via your cPanel or your FTP access, edit the wp-config.php file at the root of your WordPress site.
  2. Copy and paste the code below just after the line: That’s all, stop editing! Happy blogging.
define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M' );

If it does not work, you must increase PHP memory via your server or cPanel.

Cache plugins can also cause error 500 after a website migration. You may need to deactivate or delete them, then reinstall cleanly.

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