There is no massive global outage for TikTok, but there are sporadic reports of connection instability. If you are on Wi-Fi, turn it off and use Mobile Data (or vice versa). This forces the app to find a new server route.
If you are seeing an “Internal Server Error” (often Error 500) right now, it typically means the specific server your app is trying to talk to is overloaded or timing out, rather than the entire platform being down.
Here is how to fix it:
1. The “Network Switch” Trick (Fastest Fix)
This error is often caused by a “stale” connection session.
Switch Connections: If you are on Wi-Fi, turn it off and use Mobile Data (or vice versa). This forces the app to find a new server route.
Airplane Mode: Toggle Airplane Mode on for 10 seconds, then off. This resets your radio and IP session.
2. Clear the App Cache
If switching networks doesn’t work, your app might be holding onto a corrupted temporary file.
Go to Profile > Menu (☰) > Settings and Privacy.
Scroll down to Cache & Cellular.
Tap Free up space > Clear Cache.
Note: This will NOT delete your drafts or videos.
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3. Check for “Ban” or Regional Restrictions
If you are in the United States, you may be aware of the January 2026 deadlines regarding the TikTok USDS transition. While the app is not currently banned today (Jan 25), server migrations related to the new “USDS” infrastructure can occasionally cause hiccups for US users.
Test: Ask a friend in your same region if their app is working. If theirs works, it is just your device.
4. Wait it Out
Since “Internal Server Error” is a problem on their end, not yours, the most effective fix is often to wait 15–30 minutes. These glitches usually resolve themselves once traffic normalizes.
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