What are common causes of a 500 Internal Server Error with cPanel?

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What are common causes of a 500 Internal Server Error with cPanel?
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Several factors can trigger a 500 error. These include: PHP errors (syntax errors, fatal errors), database connection issues, incorrect file permissions, corrupted `.htaccess` files, resource limits (memory, CPU), and problems with custom scripts or plugins.