o fix the “Internal Server Error” on Janitor AI, first check the official status page for outages. If servers are up, clear your browser cache and cookies, disable extensions (especially ad-blockers), or switch to Incognito Mode. For API users, ensure your KoboldAI or OpenAI proxy settings are correct and you haven’t exceeded context limits.
Why Does Janitor AI Keep Saying “Internal Server Error”?
The dreaded “500 Internal Server Error” or “Load Failed” message usually happens for one of three reasons:
- Server Overload: Janitor AI’s servers are down due to high traffic (very common on weekends).
- Corrupted Cache: Your browser is holding onto old, broken data.
- Context Limit: Your chat history is too long for the AI model to handle.
4 Fast Ways to Fix Janitor AI Errors
Method 1: The “Incognito” Test (Fastest)
Before deleting anything, simply open a Private/Incognito Window (Ctrl + Shift + N) and try to log in to Janitor AI.
- If it works: The problem is your browser cache or extensions. Go to Method 2.
- If it fails: The server is likely down. Check Method 4.
Method 2: Clear Cache and Cookies
Old cookies often conflict with site updates.
- Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Delete browsing data > Select “Cached images and files” and “Cookies”.
- Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove all.
Method 3: Check Your API Settings (For Proxy Users)
If you are using an OpenAI or KoboldAI proxy:
- Go to API Settings in Janitor AI.
- Click “Check API Key”.
- If using a custom proxy, ensure the URL ends with
/v1. - Pro Tip: If your chat is very long, try starting a new chat. You may have hit the token context limit (Context Size).
Method 4: Check Official Status
If nothing works, the site is likely down for everyone.
- Check the Janitor AI Status Page.
- Search “Janitor AI down” on Twitter/X or Reddit for real-time user reports.