HTTP 500 Internal Server Error in WordPress

Description
The server returns a "500 Internal Server Error" when accessing the site or admin panel.

Causes

Corrupted .htaccess file.
Server misconfiguration.
PHP errors in plugins or themes.

Solution

1. Check .htaccess:
   Rename .htaccess to .htaccess_backup and regenerate it by visiting Settings → Permalinks in the WordPress admin panel.

2. Verify PHP Errors:
   Enable debugging as shown above and check for errors.

3. Check File Permissions:
   Ensure correct file and folder permissions:

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