Common WordPress Errors and Fixes

Common WordPress Errors and How to Fix Them

1. Error Establishing Database Connection

Cause: Wrong database credentials in wp-config.php

Fix: Check DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, DB_HOST in wp-config.php. Host should be localhost.

2. White Screen of Death (WSoD)

Cause: PHP error, plugin conflict, or memory limit

Fix: Add to wp-config.php: define('WP_DEBUG', true); — check error.log in File Manager

3. 500 Internal Server Error

Cause: Corrupted .htaccess or plugin issue

Fix: Rename .htaccess to .htaccess_old, then regenerate via Settings → Permalinks

4. Too Many Redirects

Cause: Wrong WordPress URL settings

Fix: In wp-config.php add: define('FORCE_SSL_ADMIN', true);

5. WordPress Memory Limit

Fix: Add to wp-config.php: define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');

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