How do I deactivate all plugins when I can’t access the administrative menus?
To deactivate all plugins when you cannot access the administrative menus on your WordPress site, you can rename the /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP or your hosting control panel. This will deactivate all plugins, and you can then log in to your WordPress dashboard to troubleshoot the issue.
After an automatic upgrade, how can I clear the “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance” message?
Suppose you see the “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance” message after an automatic upgrade on your WordPress site. In that case, you can clear it by deleting the “.maintenance” file located in your site’s root directory via FTP or your hosting control panel.
An update was just released, but why doesn’t my blog recognize that the update is available?
If your WordPress site does not recognize an available update, it may be due to caching issues. To resolve this, clear your browser cache and your site’s cache (if you use a caching plugin). If this doesn’t work, you may need to manually update WordPress or contact your hosting provider for assistance.
I lost my custom changes to the WordPress Default Theme during the last automatic upgrade. What can I do?
If you have made customizations to the WordPress Default Theme and lost them during an automatic upgrade, you can avoid this issue in the future by creating a child theme. A child theme is a separate theme that inherits all the functionality of the parent theme, allowing you to make changes to the child theme without affecting the parent theme.
How do I repair a MySQL database table?
To repair a MySQL database table on your WordPress site, access the phpMyAdmin tool in your hosting control panel, select the table you want to repair, click on the “Operations” tab, and then click “Repair table.” This will scan the table for errors and attempt to fix them.
How can I empty a database table?
To empty a database table on your WordPress site, access the phpMyAdmin tool in your hosting control panel, select the table you want to empty, click on the “Operations” tab, and click “Empty table.” This will delete all data in the table, but it will not delete the table itself.
I am not receiving emailed passwords. What can I do?
If you or your users are not receiving passwords or other important emails from your WordPress site, it may be due to issues with your email settings. Check your email settings in WordPress to ensure that they are correct. You may also need to check your spam folder, as the email may have been filtered. If you’re still having issues, contact your hosting provider for assistance.
Why can’t I see my posts? All I see is, “Sorry, no posts match your criteria.”
If you cannot see your posts or pages on your WordPress site, it may be due to your site’s configuration issues. Check that your posts are published and that they are properly categorized. If your posts are in draft status, they will not appear on your site until published. You may also need to check that your post type and taxonomy are properly configured.
How do I solve the Headers already sent warning problem?
If you encounter the “Headers already sent” warning on your WordPress site, it’s usually due to whitespace or other characters being output before the headers are sent. To resolve this issue, you can try removing any whitespace or characters before the headers or using the output buffering functions in PHP to prevent any output before the headers.
Why doesn’t my “Publish” or “Save Draft” button work?
If the “Publish” or “Save Draft” button is not working on your WordPress site, it may be due to issues with your browser or conflicts with plugins or theme files. Try disabling any plugins or switching to a default theme to see if the issue is resolved. You can also try clearing your browser cache and cookies.
How to fix a 404 error when using Pretty Permalinks?
If you are experiencing 404 errors on your WordPress site when using Pretty Permalinks, it may be due to issues with your site’s .htaccess file or your hosting configuration. To resolve this issue, you can try re-saving your Permalink settings, resetting your .htaccess file, or contacting your hosting provider for assistance.
Why isn’t the admin user listed as an author when editing posts?
If the admin user is not listed as an author when editing posts on your WordPress site, it may be due to the user’s role or other issues with your site’s configuration. Check that the admin user has the correct role and permissions and is properly associated with the post or page.
Why is the wrong author name displayed for a post on a blog?
If the wrong author name is displayed for a post on your WordPress site, it may be due to issues with your site’s configuration or plugin conflicts. Check that the correct author is associated with the post or page and that your site’s Permalink settings are properly configured. You can also try disabling any plugins to see if they are causing the issue.