10 Common WordPress Errors and How to Fix Them Quickly

✦ Memory limit reached

✦  Broken core files

✦ Bugs in PHPHow to Make It Right

✅ To turn off all plugins, go to wp-content/plugins/ in FTP or cPanel, change the folder, and then log           out of your site. Turn them back on one by one to find the bad guy.
✅ To change to a default theme, rename the folder that holds your current theme in wp-                               content/themes/. This will make WordPress use a default theme like Twenty Twenty-One.
✅ Raise the PHP memory limit: Add the following to the wp-config.php file:define (‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256M’);
✅ To find problems, add this to wp-config.php to turn on debug mode:define (true, “WP_DEBUG”);

2. Error 500 is an internal server error

Why does it happen?

✦ Wrong.htaccess file

✦ Problems with plugins or themes

✦ Problems with setting up the serverHow to Make It Right

✅ Change the name of the.htaccess file: Use FTP to get to your site, change the name of the.htaccess           file to.htaccess_old, and then see if your site opens. Go to Settings > Permalinks and click “Save”           to make a new.htaccess file if it does.

✅  Raise the PHP memory limit (same way as WSOD above)
✅ If you want to disable plugins, do what it says in the WSOD.
✅Look at the server logs: You can find certain problem logs in cPanel or at wp-admin/error_log.

3. There was a problem connecting to the database

Why does it happen?

✦ Wrong database passwords

✦ Database corruption

✦ Having trouble with MySQLHow to Make It Right

✅ Check wp-config.php to make sure the database information is right. This includes DB_NAME,             DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, and DB_HOST.
✅ Add this line to wp-config.php:define(‘WP_ALLOW_REPAIR’, true); Then go to                                     yourwebsite.com/wp-admin/maint/repair.php to fix the database.
✅ Start up MySQL Server again: If you have VPS or private hosting, you need to start up MySQL               again.
✅ Get in touch with your host. If nothing works, your database server might be down.

4. Faulty 404 Page Not Found

Why does it happen?

✦ Wrong redirect settings

✦   Pages or posts were deleted

✦  .htaccess file is brokenHow to Make It Right

✅ You can clear your permalinks by going to Settings > Permalinks and clicking “Save Changes.”
✅ Fix the.htaccess file (same way as above for fixing the Internal Server Error)
✅ Please check the slug URL and make sure it is right in the WordPress editor.
✅ Use a Redirection Plugin: If you remove a page, use the Redirection plugin to set up a 301 redirect.

5. The connection timed out

Why does it happen?

✦ Too many tools and themes

✦ Server that’s too busy

✦ PHP memory limit too lowHow to Make It Right

✅ Raise the PHP memory limit (as shown in WSOD)
✅ Turn off plugins that use a lot of resources: turn off plugins like backup tools and page builders.
✅Optimize Hosting: If your site uses too many computer resources, you might want to think about             upgrading your hosting plan.
✅ Look at the server logs. To figure out what’s wrong, look for error messages in the logs.

6. I can’t get into WordPress Admin (wp-admin won’t work)

Why does it happen?

✦ Wrong login information

✦Website hacked

✦Problem with pluginsHow to Make It Right

✅ To reset your password using phpMyAdmin, log in to your database, locate your username in                   wp_users, and change your password using MD5 encryption.
✅  Turn off plugins through FTP (as described in the WSOD part)
✅ Look for Malware: To find hackers, use Sucuri Security or Wordfence.
✅You can recover a clean copy of your site if it gets hacked.

7. WordPress won’t go into maintenance mode

Why does it happen?

✦ The update process was stopped

✦ The. maintenance file is broken.How to Make It Right

✅ Delete the.maintenance file: Use FTP to get to your root location and delete the.maintenance file.
✅ Update WordPress by hand: If the update didn’t work, upload the main files for WordPress again.
✅ Increase Execution Time: To avoid problems in the future, add this to wp-config.php:300); set_time_limit;

8. WordPress Error with Syntax

Why does it happen?

✦  PHP code that doesn’t work right in theme and plugin files

✦  Not authorized changes to filesHow to Make It Right

✅ Use FTP to Fix Code: Open the file that has the syntax mistake and get rid of it or fix it.
✅ Use Debug Mode: To find mistakes, turn on debugging in wp-config.php.
✅ Restore from Backup: If you’re not sure what to do, go back to a version that worked before.

9. WordPress won’t let me upload pictures

Why does it happen?

✦ Wrong rights for files

✦ Problems with memory limits

✦ Problems with pluginsHow to Make It Right

✅ Check the rights of the files: use FTP to set the permissions of the wp-content/uploads folder to 755 or 777.
✅ Raise the PHP memory limit (same way as WSOD)
✅ Turn off plugins: Uploads may not work if there are plugins that are conflicting with each other.

10. WordPress Email Isn’t Going Out

Why does it happen?

✦ Wrong SMTP settings

✦ Email limits from the host

✦ Plugin problemsHow to Make It Right

✅ Use an SMTP plugin. For example, get WP Mail SMTP and set it up with your email provider.
✅ Look at the email logs. To fix email problems, use Post SMTP Mailer.
✅ Talk to your hosting provider. Some hosts block email features, so make sure you ask for SMTP support.

Last Thoughts

It doesn’t have to be stressful to fix WordPress problems. You won’t have to worry about fixing the most common WordPress problems if you follow this guide.

✔ Make sure you back up your site often so you don’t lose any data.

✔ Make sure WordPress, its themes, and its plugins are all up to date.

✔ Use security and tracking plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri.

✔ If the problem doesn’t go away, you should call your hosting company or hire a professional.If you stick to these tips, your WordPress site will stay error-free and run smoothly!