Common Issues
In this section we cover common technical issues, why they occur, and how to fix them.
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Website not loading
Possible Causes:
- Domain DNS records are incorrect or not fully propagated.
- Web server is down or experiencing high load.
- Files missing or corrupted.
- PHP errors in your site’s code.
How to Fix:
- Check DNS settings in your hosting panel and wait for propagation (up to 24 hours).
- Verify server status in your hosting dashboard.
- Review error logs to identify PHP or server errors.
- Restore a backup if recent changes caused the issue.
- Contact support if the website still does not load.
Email not sending or receiving
Possible Causes:
- Incorrect email client configuration (IMAP/SMTP).
- MX or other DNS records misconfigured.
- Mailbox storage limit exceeded.
- Emails marked as spam.
How to Fix:
- Verify email client settings (IMAP/SMTP, ports, authentication).
- Check MX records in your DNS zone.
- Ensure mailbox storage is not full.
- Review spam and filters.
- Reset the email password if authentication fails.
Login problems
Possible Causes:
- Wrong username or password.
- 2FA codes not entered correctly.
- Browser cache issues.
- Account temporarily locked due to repeated failed logins.
How to Fix:
- Ensure correct credentials are entered.
- Clear browser cache and cookies.
- Use backup codes if 2FA prevents login.
- Wait or contact support if the account is temporarily locked.
Plugin or theme errors in WordPress
Possible Causes:
- Plugin conflicts.
- Theme incompatible with WordPress version.
- PHP version mismatch.
- Corrupted files after update.
How to Fix:
- Deactivate recently installed or updated plugins.
- Switch to the default WordPress theme.
- Check PHP version compatibility in hosting panel.
- Restore the website from backup if necessary.
Backups failing
Possible Causes:
- Insufficient storage space.
- File permissions preventing backup creation.
- Server timeouts during backup.
- Incorrect backup configuration.
How to Fix:
- Check available disk space in hosting panel.
- Verify file and folder permissions.
- Try manual backup via hosting panel or WP Toolkit.
- Review backup logs to identify errors.