I keep getting this message wherever I go lately:
Hi @Sunny17,
A 500 error usually means a temporary server or browser glitch. Here are quick steps to fix it:
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Check System Status: Visit status.shopify.com to see if Shopify servers are down.
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Clear Cache & Cookies: Clear your browser data to refresh session files.
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Use Incognito Mode: Open in a private window to test if browser extensions are causing it.
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Disable VPN: Turn off any active VPN or proxy.
If all systems show green and the issue persists, contact Shopify Support for backend log checks.
You are a genius! I did all of the above, except the VPN. That was the culprit - thank you so, so much! <3
Hi @Sunny17 Welcome To Shopify Community So This 500 error is a known recurring issue that a lot of merchants run into, and itâs worth knowing upfront: Shopifyâs own status page frequently shows âeverything operationalâ even while people are actively hitting this error, that mismatch has come up repeatedly in past threads about this exact message, so donât rule it out as a Shopify-side issue just because status looks clean.
Standard troubleshooting before escalating: try a different browser or incognito/private window (rules out cache/cookies/extensions), try a different network if possible (mobile data vs wifi, rules out local network/ISP issues), and note whether itâs happening on every single page or specific ones (all-admin vs. specific pages like orders/products points to different causes).
If itâs happening âwherever you goâ as you described (not tied to one specific page or action), and basic troubleshooting doesnât fix it, this is worth reporting directly to Shopify Support rather than waiting it out, especially if itâs affecting your ability to run the store. Mention itâs happening across multiple pages/areas, not an isolated one, since that detail helps them distinguish between a broad platform issue and something account-specific.
Hope this helps, and if it does, donât forget to like and mark it as the solution. Thank you!