Internal server error appears mid-installation.
Server 500 Error During Install
Key Points: Internal server error appears mid-installation.
A 500 error during install feels like WordPress face-planting on your server’s carpet. You’ll need to check the server logs.
🔍 Common Triggers
- Configuration mistakes specific to this issue
- Server settings not aligned with WordPress needs
- Missing files or incorrect paths
🛠️ How to Solve It
- Review your installation environment (PHP, MySQL, permissions, file paths)
- Follow any specific error messages or debug logs
- Try installing on a fresh test environment to isolate the error
💡 Tips
- Double-check every detail — installation problems are often simple misconfigurations
- Use host-provided tools (cPanel, terminal, logs) to diagnose deeper server issues
- Keep backups, even at the installation stage, especially if reusing databases or files