Safe Mode is a feature that allows you to start WordPress with all plugins and themes disabled. If WordPress fails to start due to a 5XX error, or if the Generate process fails, it may be because a PHP error related to a plugin or theme is being output.In such cases, starting WordPress in Safe Mode can help you investigate the problem and resolve the error.
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How to Start WordPress in Safe Mode
1. Click “WordPress.”
2. Scroll down to the “Safe Mode” section and check one or both of the following options:
- Disable all themes
- Disable all plugins
3. Click “Start Container in Safe Mode.”
4. Once ready (this may take a few minutes), click “WordPress Dashboard”
5. Verify that all plugins and themes are disabled
6. Check the Plugins and Themes sections in the WordPress dashboard to confirm that Safe Mode is active.
Plugins
If you disable plugins, all plugins will be deactivated.
Themes
If you disable themes, the default WordPress theme (for WordPress 6.1, “Twenty Twenty-Three”) will be activated.
Once troubleshooting is complete, manually restore your plugins and themes.
That concludes our guide on how to use Safe Mode.