Server Errors Have a Paper Trail. We Read It.
Every 500, 502, 503, and 403 is written to a log with a reason attached. We go straight to the server logs, find the failing layer — application, PHP process, rewrite rules, or host limits — and fix the root cause.
Server Faults We Repair
The status code narrows it down; the logs pinpoint it. Here is what we fix daily.
500 Internal Server Errors
Fatal application errors, corrupted .htaccess directives, and PHP misconfigurations. We isolate the crashing component from the error log, not by guesswork.
502 / 503 / 504 Gateway Errors
Crashed PHP-FPM pools, exhausted worker processes, host resource limits, and upstream timeouts — including Cloudflare 52x errors in front of a struggling origin.
Redirect Loops & 403s
"Too many redirects" after an SSL change, conflicting rewrite rules, and permission lockouts. We rebuild the rules from a clean baseline.
Resource-Limit Suspensions
Bandwidth exceeded, CPU throttling, and host suspensions. We find the process burning the resources and negotiate reinstatement with your host.
Free Server Error Guides
Want to check the logs yourself first? Start with the guide matching your status code.
- How to Fix a 500 Internal Server Error
- Fix a 503 Service Unavailable Error
- Fix Cloudflare Error 522: Connection Timed Out
- Fix an .htaccess Redirect Loop
- Resolve "Bandwidth Limit Exceeded"
We work through cPanel, SSH, or your host's support channel — see how we work.
Server Error FAQ
What is the difference between a 500, 502, 503, and 504 error?
A 500 means your application crashed while handling the request. A 502 means the web server got a bad response from the process behind it (often PHP-FPM). A 503 means the server refused the request — usually overload, maintenance mode, or a host-imposed resource limit. A 504 means an upstream process took too long. Each points to a different layer, which is why the fix starts with identifying the exact code.
My host just says "resource limits exceeded". What does that actually mean?
Shared hosts cap CPU seconds, RAM, concurrent processes, and disk I/O per account. When a runaway plugin, bot traffic, or an inefficient query pushes past the cap, the host serves errors instead of your site. We identify the process burning the resources and fix it — which is usually far cheaper than upgrading the plan.
Can you fix .htaccess redirect loops?
Yes — redirect loops after an SSL migration or a plugin writing conflicting rules are one of the most common emergencies we see. We rebuild the rewrite rules from a known-good baseline and test every legacy URL still resolves.
The error only happens sometimes. Can you still find it?
Intermittent 5xx errors are still logged errors. We correlate the timestamps in the server error log with traffic, cron jobs, and resource graphs to find what is running when it breaks — intermittent does not mean unfindable.