The WordPress message “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page” means the current user does not have the capability required for that admin screen. It can appear after a migration, update, plugin change, role modification or database-prefix change....
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How to Fix WordPress Update Failed Errors
A WordPress update can fail while updating the core software, a plugin or a theme. The dashboard may show “Update failed,” “Download failed,” “Installation failed,” a permissions message or a connection error. Do not repeatedly click Update without identifying the...
How to Fix “Destination Folder Already Exists” in WordPress
WordPress shows “Installation failed: Destination folder already exists” when the plugin or theme installer finds a directory with the same folder name as the package being installed. The folder may belong to an existing installation, an incomplete update or files...
How to Fix WordPress RSS Feed Errors
WordPress automatically creates RSS feeds for posts, comments, categories and other content. Feed readers and automation tools may stop working when the XML is malformed, empty, redirected incorrectly or blocked. Common symptoms include an XML parsing error, “Extra content at...
How to Fix WordPress Search Not Working
When WordPress search is not working, the problem usually comes from the theme, a plugin conflict, an excluded post type, caching, or a customized search query. Start with the quick checks below before replacing the search system. Test the Default...
How to Fix WordPress Password Reset Not Working
When a WordPress password reset is not working, the failure usually happens at one of three points: WordPress cannot find the account, the reset email never arrives, or the reset link does not work. Use the steps below in order...
How to Fix a Hacked WordPress Site
A hacked WordPress site can redirect visitors, display spam, create unknown administrators, send malicious email, or disappear from search results. Move quickly, but do not start deleting files until you preserve evidence and create a recovery point. Confirm the Site...
How to Fix WordPress Changes Not Showing
When WordPress changes are not showing, the edit is usually saved correctly but an older version is being served from a cache, template, CDN, or different environment. Work through the checks below in order before editing the page again. Confirm...
How to Fix WordPress Links Not Working
When WordPress links are not working, first determine whether the problem affects one link, one content type, or the entire site. The cause is usually an incorrect URL, stale permalink rules, a redirect conflict, JavaScript, caching, or server configuration. Identify...
How to Fix the WordPress Admin Bar Missing
If the WordPress admin bar is missing, the cause is usually a disabled user preference, an expired login session, missing theme hooks, custom code, caching, or CSS. The site can still work normally, but the toolbar is useful for editing...