Can a database connection issue cause a 500 Internal Server Error?

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Can a database connection issue cause a 500 Internal Server Error?
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Yes, absolutely. If the website's server can't connect to the database (due to incorrect credentials, a down database server, or network issues), it will often result in a 500 error. Website owners should verify their database connection settings and ensure the database server is running and accessible.