Step-by-Step Fix
1. Refresh and Retry
- Refresh the page
- Retry once
2. Reduce Request Size
- Split long prompts into smaller parts
- Avoid generating extremely long outputs in one go
3. Try Another Browser / Network
- Switch browser
- Try a different network
4. Disable Extensions
Extensions can interfere with scripts and streaming responses.
5. Check Status Page
If the service is down, wait and retry later.
Why This Happens
Midjourney's "failed to submit" internal server error (HTTP 500) occurs when the server receives your request but encounters an unexpected failure before it can process it. This is almost always a server-side issue — either a temporary overload on Midjourney's infrastructure, a timeout caused by an unusually large or complex prompt, or a miscommunication between your browser and the API endpoint. Browser extensions that intercept or modify network requests (such as ad blockers and privacy shields) can also corrupt the request payload, causing the server to return a 500 error instead of processing the image.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Retrying immediately and repeatedly — Rapid retries during a server overload make the problem worse and can temporarily trigger rate limiting on your account. Wait 5–10 minutes between attempts.
- Ignoring the status page — If Midjourney is experiencing an incident, no amount of browser troubleshooting will fix the problem on your end. Always check status.midjourney.com before spending time on local fixes.
- Keeping extensions enabled during testing — Many users spend 30+ minutes troubleshooting while an ad blocker is silently blocking the API request. Disable all extensions first.
- Using the same network and browser repeatedly — If your first attempt fails, switching to a mobile hotspot or a different browser often resolves the issue immediately. Don't exhaust troubleshooting steps on the same environment.
- Submitting the same complex prompt without simplification — If a specific prompt consistently causes the error, it may contain characters, Unicode symbols, or formatting that the parser struggles with. Strip it down to plain ASCII text and test.
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Additional FAQ
Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.
Q: Why do hard refresh and regular refresh fix different problems? A regular refresh (F5) reloads the page using cached resources — it does not clear JavaScript bundles, service worker state, or session cookies. A hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R) bypasses the cache and fetches all resources fresh from the server. Regular refresh fixes transient network hiccups; hard refresh fixes stale cached code. Neither clears cookies or session tokens — for that, you need to clear site data explicitly from browser settings.
Q: When should I contact support versus waiting it out? Contact support immediately if: you were charged but did not receive access, your account was suspended without explanation, or the problem affects billing or data. Wait and retry after 30–60 minutes if: a status page shows an ongoing incident, the error message says 'try again later', or the problem started very recently. For account-specific errors with no platform-wide incident, opening a support ticket is always the right move — document what you tried and include timestamps.
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Additional FAQ
Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.
Q: Why do hard refresh and regular refresh fix different problems? A regular refresh (F5) reloads the page using cached resources — it does not clear JavaScript bundles, service worker state, or session cookies. A hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R) bypasses the cache and fetches all resources fresh from the server. Regular refresh fixes transient network hiccups; hard refresh fixes stale cached code. Neither clears cookies or session tokens — for that, you need to clear site data explicitly from browser settings.
Q: When should I contact support versus waiting it out? Contact support immediately if: you were charged but did not receive access, your account was suspended without explanation, or the problem affects billing or data. Wait and retry after 30–60 minutes if: a status page shows an ongoing incident, the error message says 'try again later', or the problem started very recently. For account-specific errors with no platform-wide incident, opening a support ticket is always the right move — document what you tried and include timestamps.
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Additional FAQ
Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.
Q: Why do hard refresh and regular refresh fix different problems? A regular refresh (F5) reloads the page using cached resources — it does not clear JavaScript bundles, service worker state, or session cookies. A hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R) bypasses the cache and fetches all resources fresh from the server. Regular refresh fixes transient network hiccups; hard refresh fixes stale cached code. Neither clears cookies or session tokens — for that, you need to clear site data explicitly from browser settings.
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Additional FAQ
Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.
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