500 errors in WordPress and how to fix it

If you have experience creating and managing websites then you will probably be familiar with this error message 500 errors.This is one of the most common error messages and can also have multiple causes.Because it can have multiple causes it can sometimes be difficult to find where the problem is exactly.

Generally, this is an error that is in the code, this can also simply be something that is not properly set in your web.config.For WordPress users it usually has to do with the php version it may be that it is set too low.Fortunately, with our Hosting this is very easy to adjust.You do this simply by logging into our control panel then click on Websites then click on your Domain.

Then you see a window in front of you where you can press many things, here you press extensions.You will then look down and see your php version, you need to set this to 7 or higher.If the error message is still not gone, you can turn on the extended error messages in WordPress.You can do this by going to the file manager and then look for the wp-config.php file.Then you look for the line "define('WP_DEBUG', false);" You then change this to "define('WP_DEBUG', true);" once you have done this then you will see the error messages coming from WordPress appear.

This kind of error is easy to prevent, for example you can remove plugins you do not use, this will not only make your WordPress installation faster. It also removes another possible entrance for malicious users.

It is also important to keep your plugins, theme and of course WordPress itself up to date.This can take a lot of time to update and maintain.We offer the possibility to make use of Managed WordPress Hosting.This ensures that WordPress is automatically updated, so you can quietly go about your business while WordPress is automatically updated for you!