Troubleshoot common website errors and get your site back online quickly.
500 Internal Server Error
Causes & Solutions:
• Corrupted .htaccess file - Rename it temporarily
• Plugin conflicts - Deactivate all plugins
• File permissions - Set folders to 755, files to 644
• PHP memory limit - Increase in php.ini or wp-config.php
404 Not Found Error
Solutions:
• Check file/page exists
• Verify URL spelling
• Clear permalink structure (WordPress)
• Check .htaccess file
• Restore missing files
Database Connection Error
WordPress fixes:
• Check wp-config.php database details
• Verify database server is running
• Repair database via cPanel
• Contact hosting support
SSL Certificate Errors
Solutions:
• Verify SSL is properly installed
• Check for mixed content (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Clear browser cache
• Update internal links to HTTPS
Email Not Working
Check:
• Email account exists in cPanel
• Correct server settings
• Password is correct
• Quota not exceeded
• DNS MX records
