[Fix] Run into “500 Internal Server Error” problem

Posted by admin on November 12, 2008 under Problems & Solutions |

Question:

I have upload all magento files and all the files’ permission are set correctly. However, i still run into “500 Internal Server Error” problem.

Solution:

If you are on cpanel server, check the “error_log” file for clue on what is causing the internal error. Most of the time it is due to incorrect permission set for file or directory.

Suphp-enabled environment:

If you are on a suphp-enabled server environment, keep all files & directories to 755 . By default, don’t change any permission for them. For me, i will simply upload everything and the next thing install magento through web browser. If you still run into problem installing magento, check out our recommended list of magento web hosting providers.

On Non-suphp server environment:

If you are on non-suphp server environment, you have to make sure respective directories are writable.

# chmod 777 var var/.htaccess app/etc
#chmod -R 777 media