How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death Print

Installing WordPress through Softaculous in cPanel is quick and easy. Here’s how:

1. Increase Memory Limit:
   • Insufficient PHP memory is a common cause of WSOD. To increase the memory limit, follow these steps:
     1. Access your website via FTP or File Manager in cPanel.
     2. Open the wp-config.php file located in the root of your WordPress installation.
     3. Add the following line before the “/* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */” line:
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        define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '128M' );
     4. Save and re-upload the file.
2. Disable Plugin:
   
   • A faulty or incompatible plugin can cause the WSOD. Here’s how to troubleshoot it:
     1. Access your site’s wp-content/plugins folder using FTP or File Manager.
     2. Rename the plugins folder to something like plugins_old.
     3. Check if the WSOD issue is resolved. If it is, rename the folder back to plugins and reactivate each plugin one by one until you find the faulty one.
3. Switch to Default Theme:
   • A broken or outdated theme can also cause the WSOD.
     1. Using FTP or File Manager, go to wp-content/themes.
     2. Rename your active theme’s folder (e.g., yourtheme_old).
     3. WordPress will automatically revert to the default theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Three). If the WSOD is resolved, the issue lies with your theme.
4. Enable Debugging:
   • To get more information about what’s causing the issue:
     1. Open wp-config.php.
     2. Look for the following line:
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        define( 'WP_DEBUG', false );
     3. Change it to:
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        define( 'WP_DEBUG', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );
     4. Check the debug.log file in the wp-content folder for errors.
5. Contact Hosting Support:
   • If the issue persists after these steps, contact your hosting provider for assistance, as the problem might be server-related.