wp-admin random 500 internal server error

  • Resolved solmartin

    (@solmartin)


    15 years ago

    I’m having a problem coming out of nowhere. When I attempt to log into a wp site, I get a 500 internal server error.

    I work for a design studio, so I have several installs on wp on my server, and this is the only one that does it. I believe the issue is database related, as I created a new wp install, linked the database, and it did this as well.

    Any thoughts as to what I should look at?

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  • Kimber sklin

    (@neverenoughnotes)

    15 years ago

    have you looked at your error log? i had this problem a while ago.

    ce_bradm

    (@ce_bradm)

    15 years ago

    Hi solmartin,

    Yes, neverenoughnotes is definitely on the right track.

    500 internal server errors are very vague error message, they don’t tell you much at all. They real error is behind the curtains, and it’s hidden so your users don’t see the real error. You’ll need to find the actual error message to help you further.

    500 errors are usually related to bad code within your .htaccess file or incorrect file permissions.

    If you’re on a cPanel server, you may want to take a look at the “Errors” section. There may also be a file named error_log within your wordpress directory, that could also have the message.

    If you’re only getting this error within your admin section, what specific page is it on? For example, are you working with a plugin or are you trying to add a post?

    Thanks,

    – Brad

    Thread Starter solmartin

    (@solmartin)

    15 years ago

    Error logs did the trick!

    I accidentally copied my .htaccess file into the wp-admin, and it had a SecFilterInheritance command in it (which I needed due to server settings)

    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction 🙂

    Kimber sklin

    (@neverenoughnotes)

    15 years ago

    no probs!

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