Title: error while publishing page
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# error while publishing page

 *  Resolved [usmankhalid1122](https://wordpress.org/support/users/usmankhalid1122/)
 * (@usmankhalid1122)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-while-publishing-page/)
 * i am having a issue while updating the content on home page it shows error “server
   error (502 error)”
   it just happened on home page while updating content on other
   pages they are working smoothly . even adding a single dot and press publish 
   it shows the error . how i can resolve it , anybody who already faces this issue??
   Already i have tried to deactivate the theme and plugins method by this the structure
   of the site is destroyed and don’t recover fully .waiting for the suggestion 
   and solution …..
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   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Support [Milos](https://wordpress.org/support/users/miloss84/)
 * (@miloss84)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-while-publishing-page/#post-18704971)
 * Hi there,
 * Thanks for contacting us.
 * Based on your description, the issue appears to be specifically related to the
   content on your Home page, possibly caused by a custom code block, shortcode,
   or other dynamic element that triggers a server-side error during the publishing
   process.
 * Here are a few steps you can try:
    1. Restore a backup before the issue occurred: If you made changes recently and
       the problem started afterward, please restore a server backup (from your hosting
       control panel or backup plugin) to return the site to its previous working state.
       This ensures that any corrupted data or code causing the 502 error is reverted.
    2. Check custom content: After restoring, review any custom HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
       or shortcode you added to the Home page. A malformed tag or heavy script can
       easily cause a 502 error, especially if it overloads the server or conflicts
       with caching/minification
 * Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
 * Kind regards,
 *  Thread Starter [usmankhalid1122](https://wordpress.org/support/users/usmankhalid1122/)
 * (@usmankhalid1122)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-while-publishing-page/#post-18704993)
 * i have not added any custom code on home page just different plugin widgets are
   used.
   for this what i have to do, also i have a very old backup does that work
   but i have made a lot of changes after that. also the elementor take time to 
   load , i am using woodmart theme
 *  Plugin Support [Rica](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ricav/)
 * (@ricav)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-while-publishing-page/#post-18707284)
 * Hi [@usmankhalid1122](https://wordpress.org/support/users/usmankhalid1122/), 
   
   Sorry to hear you’re experiencing a 502 error when updating your homepage. This
   is often caused by a plugin or server conflict, especially if it only affects
   one page. Please try enabling Safe Mode via WordPress Dashboard > Elementor >
   Tools > Safe Mode, and then try editing the homepage again.
 * If it works, a plugin or theme is likely causing the issue. Also, try deleting
   old revisions of the homepage after backing up your site. If the problem persists,
   contact your hosting provider to check for server errors or resource limits.
 * Kind regards,

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