Gemini API 500 (INTERNAL)
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View Gemini API / AI Studio status →What this error means
500 INTERNAL is an unexpected error on Google's side. It can also be triggered by an input that is too long or by content the server fails to process. It is often transient.
Common causes
- •Transient Google-side fault
- •Input too long / prompt beyond what the model handles well
- •Unsupported or malformed input content
- •Instability in a specific model or region
How to fix
- 1.Retry with exponential backoff
- 2.Reduce the input size / shorten the prompt
- 3.Try another Gemini model
- 4.Remove or fix unusual input (encoding, very large media) to isolate the cause
- 5.Check this page and the Google Cloud status page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
Usually transient—retry after a short wait. If it only happens with one large request, reduce the input; if it spans many requests, check the official status.
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FAQ
What is 500 INTERNAL?
500 INTERNAL is an unexpected error on Google's side. It can also be triggered by an input that is too long or by content the server fails to process. It is often transient.
How do I fix 500 INTERNAL?
Retry with exponential backoff / Reduce the input size / shorten the prompt / Try another Gemini model / Remove or fix unusual input (encoding, very large media) to isolate the cause / Check this page and the Google Cloud status page