# Handling Global Exceptions in ASP.NET Core

AddProblemDetails and UseExceptionHandler catch every exception an action doesn't, log it, and answer with a tidy 500 problem details response that never shows the stack trace. An IExceptionHandler can answer chosen exceptions with a better status, such as 409 Conflict.

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- Category: ASP.NET Core
- Level: Freelancer
- Tags: aspnet-core, Exception Handling Middleware, IExceptionHandler, Problem Details in ASP.NET Core, rest-api
- Updated: November 3, 2026

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