{"id":22142,"date":"2024-03-02T11:32:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T09:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpbeveiligen.nl\/?p=22142"},"modified":"2023-08-02T11:33:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T09:33:47","slug":"wordpress-admin-no-longer-works-the-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpbeveiligen.nl\/en\/wordpress-admin-no-longer-works-the-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress admin no longer works, the solution!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We receive many messages stating that the WordPress admin panel is not working. One common description is a white page displaying in the admin panel. Unfortunately, this issue can also affect the entire website, making it inaccessible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several possible problems that can cause your WordPress admin panel or website to become inaccessible.<\/p>\n

We will discuss some common issues and provide the corresponding solutions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Admin problem caused by Plugins<\/h2>\n

Errors such as “the white page” or “headers already sent” are often caused by plugins. This can happen if the plugins are poorly coded or if they are no longer compatible with your latest WordPress update.<\/p>\n

Possible Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To identify the problematic plugin, you will need to disable them one by one. This can be done if you can still access the plugin page in your admin.<\/p>\n

If you can’t access the admin, use FTP software like Filezilla<\/a> to navigate to the directory: httpdocs > wp-content > plugins.<\/p>\n

Temporarily remove all plugins from the directory or only the one you suspect is causing the issue. With the plugin removed from the directory, it will be deactivated, and your WordPress admin should be accessible again. Afterward, you can place the plugins back in the folder. Some plugins may need to be reconfigured after this process.<\/p>\n

2. Admin problem after changing the theme<\/h2>\n

The theme is somewhat separate from the WordPress admin. Therefore, making changes in the theme files usually won’t directly affect the admin. However, there’s one file you need to be careful with, which is the Functions.php<\/em> file. A code error in this file can render your entire admin inaccessible.<\/p>\n

Possible Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you made changes to the Functions.php file and now experience issues, you can access it via FTP in the httpdocs > wp-content > themes directory. You can try replacing the Functions.php with a correct version if you have a backup or restore the section you were working on in the text editor. It’s preferable to use Notepad++<\/a> for this, as it indicates syntax elements with colors and helps spot syntax errors.<\/p>\n

3. Admin problem after installation<\/h2>\n

If you encounter an error immediately after installation instead of the regular wp-admin login page:<\/p>\n