{"id":5246,"date":"2020-06-07T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/?p=5246"},"modified":"2020-08-23T18:28:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-23T18:28:14","slug":"tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>WordPress\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Common_WordPress_Errors\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>White Screen of Death (WSOD)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a frustrating phenomenon. When it happens, everything stops working. Your site is replaced with a blank, white screen, and you can\u2019t log in. What makes this error even more troublesome is the complete lack of any errors messages when it occurs, making it a nightmare to troubleshoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll walk you through four of the most common causes for the WSOD and their solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Is WordPress White Screen of Death (WSOD)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5248\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/white-screen-of-death\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death.png\" data-orig-size=\"800,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"white-screen-of-death\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death-300x211.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death.png\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death.png 800w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/white-screen-of-death-768x540.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When your WordPress website causes an error it usually shows you the code related to the error that allows you to track down the cause of the error and fix it. But, the white screen of death (WSOD) error gives you a blank screen with nothing in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, WordPress is a platform built with PHP language. The entire system, including WordPress core system, plugins, and themes use PHP code and scripts to perform functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a plugin, theme, or WordPress core files have some sort of a malfunctioning PHP code, it causes the white screen of death error. The frustrating part is the WSOD error won\u2019t show you any error codes to let you know what\u2019s causing the error. It only shows a blank white screen. It\u2019s completely up to you to figure out the cause and fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Causes the WordPress White Screen of Death?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSOD error can occur for many reasons. Some of the most common occurrences happen even without you knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Automated plugin updates<\/li><li>Reaching memory limits on your website<\/li><li>Manual code updates producing a significant syntax error<\/li><li>Permission structure for files changing<\/li><li>Your WordPress theme causing an issue of some kind<\/li><li>An auto-update creating causing conflicts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily the error can be fixed. You just need to do a bit of troubleshooting to find out what\u2019s causing it and then take necessary action to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Solutions for the WordPress White Screen of Death<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few methods you can use to find the cause of WSOD errors. We\u2019ll walk you through each method, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Method 1:\u00a0Deactivate Your Plugins<\/li><li>Method 2:\u00a0Increase Server Memory Limit<\/li><li>Method 3:\u00a0Activate The Default WordPress Theme<\/li><li>Method 4:\u00a0Reinstall WordPress Or Restore Website<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"deactivate-your-plugins\">Method 01: Deactivate Your Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common causes of WSOD is faulty plugins. An outdated plugin that\u2019s not compatible with a new WordPress update could often crash your entire website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to find out if a plugin is causing the error is to disable all of your plugins and reactivate them one by one until you find out which plugin causes the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you have access to the WordPress admin dashboard, then you can easily go to the Plugins page and disable all plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01-300x124.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-01-768x318.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But, a WSOD error can often make it impossible to login to your admin dashboard. You can still disable and reactivate the plugins from your hosting server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 01: Login To Your Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To disable the plugins, you need to access the WordPress files in your hosting server. You can either use an FTP client app or CPanel to access the server. For this demonstration, we\u2019ll use CPanel access since it\u2019s available to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Type&nbsp;<strong>\/cpanel&nbsp;<\/strong>at the end of your website domain name to access CPanel (eg: yourwebsite.com\/cpanel)<\/li><li>Enter login details to access CPanel. The username and password for CPanel is included in the welcome email sent by your web host<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 02: Use File Manager To Access WP-Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the <strong>CPanel<\/strong> dashboard, you\u2019ll find an app called\u00a0<strong>File Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5251\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02-300x145.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-02-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open this app and navigate to the\u00a0<strong>Public.html<\/strong>\u00a0folder. Here you\u2019ll find all the files related to your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5250\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,636\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03-300x191.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-03-768x488.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to&nbsp;<strong>WP-Content<\/strong>&nbsp;folder to find a subfolder called Plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 03: Rename The Plugins Folder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we\u2019re going to reset all of the plugins on your WordPress website. Don\u2019t worry, it won\u2019t delete any of the plugins. It will only deactivate the plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,592\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04-300x178.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-04-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this you have to&nbsp;<strong>rename the Plugin folder<\/strong>. Simply give the folder a different name like \u201c<strong>Plugins-Bad<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will deactivate all the plugins on your website. Now go see if you now have access to the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 04: Reverse The Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re no longer seeing the WSOD error after disabling the plugins, then it was likely caused by a bad plugin. Now go back to the WP-Content folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rename&nbsp;<\/strong>the old plugins folder from \u201cPlugins-Bad\u201d to just \u201cPlugins\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will restore all of the plugins back in your WordPress website but it will keep them disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can login to your WordPress dashboard and activate plugins one by one to find the culprit behind the WSOD error<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"increase-server-memory-limit\">Method 02: Increase Server Memory Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress requires a certain amount of system memory power to perform different functions. For example, when you\u2019re installing or updating a plugin, WordPress needs to download files, extract them into the right folders, modify core files to integrate the plugin functions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Processes like this require lots of memory and your web hosting provider allocate a specific amount of system memory for your site to perform these functions. If you\u2019re using a cheap shared hosting plan, the chances are your hosting provider will set a very low amount of memory for your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be the cause behind the WSOD error. For example, if you\u2019ve recently installed a new plugin that consumes more memory, it could cause the entire website to malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fix this by increasing the WordPress memory limits from the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 01: Edit The WPConfig.php File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the instructions in Method 1 to login to your web hosting server. Navigate to\u00a0<strong>Public.html<\/strong>\u00a0folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5255\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,618\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05-300x185.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-05-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside this folder, you\u2019ll find a file called&nbsp;<strong>WPConfig.php<\/strong>. Right-click on this file and choose&nbsp;<strong>Edit&nbsp;<\/strong>to open the file in the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Create a backup copy of this file before editing just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 02: Set Custom Memory Limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Search&nbsp;<\/strong>for the following phrase in the WPConfig.php file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\/* That\u2019s all, stop editing! Happy blogging. *\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5254\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,634\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06-300x190.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-06-768x487.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now<strong>&nbsp;copy and paste&nbsp;<\/strong>the following codes right&nbsp;<strong>above&nbsp;<\/strong>that phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>define( \u2018WP_MEMORY_LIMIT\u2019, \u2018128M\u2019 );<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save&nbsp;<\/strong>the changes. And see if it fixes the WSOD error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Method:&nbsp;<\/strong>If this method didn\u2019t work, you can also try to increase memory using the .htaccess file. You\u2019ll find this file in the same Public.html folder. Edit the file and paste the following code without the quotation marks \u201cphp_value memory_limit 128M\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"activate-the-default-wordpress-theme\">Method 03: Activate The Default WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An outdated theme can also cause WSOD errors. WordPress is constantly evolving but most theme and plugin developers aren\u2019t even trying to keep up. Having outdated code in a theme that doesn\u2019t match the new versions of WordPress could cause white screen of death errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see if your theme is the cause behind the error, you can try disabling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have access to the WordPress admin dashboard, then go to&nbsp;<strong>Appearance &gt;&gt; Themes<\/strong>&nbsp;and activate a different theme like the default Twenty Nineteen theme to see if it fixed the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5257\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07-300x134.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-07-768x344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have access to the admin dashboard, then you can deactivate the theme from your web hosting server. Just follow the steps we described in Method 1 to access the website files in the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, find the&nbsp;<strong>Themes folder&nbsp;<\/strong>in WP-Content and delete your&nbsp;<strong>currently active theme<\/strong>. This will force WordPress to use the default WordPress theme as your website design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wordpress\/tutorial-how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death\/attachment\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,623\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08-300x187.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/how-to-fix-wsod-error-wordpress-08-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure you have the default&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/twentynineteen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twenty Nineteen<\/a>&nbsp;theme in your Themes directory. You can download it for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it fixes the WSOD error, reach out to your theme developer and ask them to check your theme for errors. Or try updating your theme to a newer version if available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong>&nbsp;Make a backup copy of your active theme folder before deleting it. It\u2019s best to download a copy to your computer so that you can upload it again later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reinstall-wordpress-or-restore-website\">Method 04: Reinstall WordPress Or Restore Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having corrupted WordPress system files can also cause WSOD errors. As we\u2019ve explained in the Method 2, your server may interrupt a WordPress core update or a server malfunction could delete important WordPress files. These often lead to WSOD errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best solution for this is to either reinstall WordPress or restore your website from an older backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most web hosting providers offer automatic backups for websites. If you have access to these backups, use it to restore your website to a previous and more stable version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, you can reinstall WordPress. This requires technical knowledge so we recommend that you ask for help from your web host or hire an experienced web developer to perform the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Still Can\u2019t Fix The Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods above will help you fix some of the most common issues that cause WSOD errors. However, just like we\u2019ve described earlier, it\u2019s quite difficult to identify the culprit of the error with a blank screen. So don\u2019t panic if you can\u2019t figure out the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the error persists, reach the technical support team of your web host and ask for their help. If you\u2019re using solid\u00a0managed WordPress hosting platform, they\u2019ll likely help you solve the problem within minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The WordPress\u00a0White Screen of Death (WSOD)\u00a0is a frustrating phenomenon. When it happens, everything stops working. Your site is replaced with a blank, white screen, and you can\u2019t log in. What makes this error even more troublesome is the complete lack of any errors messages when it occurs, making it a nightmare to troubleshoot. 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