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title: INTERNAL_STATIC_REQUEST_FAILED
product: vercel
url: /docs/errors/INTERNAL_STATIC_REQUEST_FAILED
type: reference
prerequisites:
  []
related:
  - /docs/instant-rollback
summary: This error occurs when a request for a static file in a project fails.
install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin
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# INTERNAL_STATIC_REQUEST_FAILED

The `INTERNAL_STATIC_REQUEST_FAILED` error is encountered when a request for a static file within the project cannot be completed. This can happen due to issues with the existence, deployment, or path of the static files.

**Error Code:** `500`

**Name:** Internal Server Error

## Troubleshoot

To troubleshoot this error, follow these steps:

1. **Check static files existence:** Ensure that all static files exist in your project and are correctly deployed. Confirm that they are included in the deployment package
2. **Verify file paths:** Check that the paths to your static files are correct and reachable. Path errors or misconfigurations can lead to this issue
3. **Rollback changes:** If your project was working previously, consider reverting to a known working state. [Rollback](/docs/instant-rollback) your recent changes one by one and redeploy to see if the error resolves. This can help identify if recent changes are causing the issue


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