How to fix Google Calendar “HTTP 500” error
Google is one of the largest tech companies in the world and it owns some of the most widely used online services and products; Gmail, YouTube, Chrome etc. It stands to reason that in order to run a ship this size, they have the resources needed for it.
Google Calendar HTTP 500 error
Google Calendar is integrated with Gmail so that if you get an invite to an event/meeting via email, you can add it directly to your calendar. The calendar will sync online and you can access your schedule on any app that can access Google Calendar. All you have to do is sign in to your Gmail or Google account.
If you’re trying to access Google Calendar on the desktop, and you see an HTTP 500 error, try the fixes below.
Check Google Calendar status
Google Calendar is an online service and it can suffer an outage like any other service can. If you’re unable to access Google Calendar, and you see the HTTP 500 error, or similar, check if the service is running on the Google Service Status page. You can also check out the official Google Calendar account on Twitter or check the website on Down for everyone or just me.
If the service is down, partially or completely, you will have to wait for Google to resolve the problem.
Try incognito mode
If you’re signed into one too many Google accounts, and we mean something between 6-7 accounts, it may be why you’re unable to connect to Google Calendar.
Open an incognito window in your browser and sign in with your Google account. You can open an incognito window with the Ctrl+Shift+N keyboard shortcut. Visit Google Calendar and sign in with your Google account when prompted.
Clear browser cookies
Your browser stores cookies and it should delete them automatically after a certain period of time. This doesn’t always happen and old or outdated cookies tend to cause problems when you access websites.
To clear browser cookies in Chrome;
- Open Chrome.
- Click the more options button at the top right and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy and security.
- Click Clear browsing data.
- Select cookies and clear them all.
To clear browser cookies in Firefox;
- Open Firefox.
- Click the hamburger icon at the top right and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
- Click Clear data.
- Clear cookies.
Conclusion
Error 500 is a very generic error but it points to problems on the server side i.e. on the website end. In some cases, the 500 error may be a result of problems with your browser or your router’s configuration, but it is most often a problem with the website you’re trying to access. As such, there is little you can do other than to wait for the problem to be resolved on the server end.
