No website can avoid running into the occasional glitch and problem, and when you consider how vastly complicated many social media websites are, it’s not surprising that their users encounter lots of different errors and difficulties at various times. There are so many different aspects to these websites that things are bound to go wrong occasionally, and a common error which many Instagram users seem to come across is the Instagram 5xx Server Error. This is perhaps one of the most frustrating, as it usually won’t allow you to access the website at all, and often doesn’t give very much information besides the error code.
Instagram 5xx Error – Explanation
Instagram 5xx Server Error
The 5xx Server Error seems to be one which crops up every now and again, and has done throughout Instagram’s existence. It’s not specific to Instagram: 5xx refers to any error code 500-511, which covers server errors. These errors appear when the website’s server is failing to fulfill requests, and therefore the website cannot display the requested data. The different numbers refer to different server errors which can occur, and may tell you whether the error is temporary (for example, when a website is down for maintenance), or permanent (if a website has been removed).
How Can I Troubleshoot This?
Knowing that a 5xx Server Error refers specifically to a problem with Instagram’s servers isn’t enough on its own. There are a few different things you can try which might help you more specifically identify the problem, which may help you decide what action to take.
- The first step is to google the specific error number you’re getting. For example, error 503 means that the service is unavailable. This is usually temporary, and may appear if a website is undergoing maintenance or experiencing problems. If see this error, you probably want to just try again later, and google whether Instagram is having issues at the moment.
- If you’re using the app, check the browser version (or vice versa). It’s a server issue, you will probably find the same error codes with both, but it’s worth making sure of this. If one is working and the other is not, it’s likely not a server issue and you may need to do further research.
- If you see error code 511, you need Network Authentication. This means that you are being intercepted before gaining full access to the internet, and may be the case if you try to access free public Wi-Fi without having entered the correct code. Make sure you get the necessary information, and then try again, as this error is not one with Instagram’s server, but lies with the network owner. You may need to agree to terms and conditions or log in to solve the problem.
Conclusion
Server issues are often caused by maintenance or problems on the website’s end, but it’s worth searching for the specific error code you see and checking what it means. You may find it’s something which can be sorted out from your phone, and at the very least may get a better idea of what’s causing the problem, even if it’s down to Instagram to fix it.
Thank U for you explanation
You’re very welcome!
but i dont get specific number here.. it showing me only that 5xx Server Error
Instagram server should down be for a short time.
Hey I can’t get into my Instagram at all .it keeps taking me to a same name as mines .
Hey,
There was a general issue and fixed.
THANK YOU
I am not able to login in insta either through app or even website what should i do it shows 5xx server error and on insta app it shows error logging in
In that time, Instagram was down not for you only :)
Instagram down again. Now I can’t xxxx off :(
Yes it’s down for now, should be fixed soon!
it’s down again
:p
Yep got back in short time :)
When will Instagram be fixed ??
We’re waiting for it as well :(
Hi, I’ve followed the how to get a deleated account back but I’m not getting anything back from insta. The did send me a verification code so I sent my mug shot back but then they replied sending me to the help / information page of their site. I replied with the photo again asking for them to reactivate my account and now I’m getting nothing. I redid the verification code request and haven’t had another verification code email. I’m worried if it goes on too long they won’t be able to recover my account. I tried contacting them less then an hour after I accidentally deleated my account because it took that long to work out all the ways to try and fix this and that was 4 days ago. What else can I do? Thank you
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Is the instagram and facebook down for you guys too