If My site is stuck in maintenance mode after an update. How can I fix this without losing any data?
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When WordPress updates plugins, themes, or core files, it places your site in maintenance mode by creating a temporary `.maintenance` file in the root directory. Sometimes, if an update is interrupted, this file is not automatically deleted, causing your site to remain in maintenance mode. Here’s how you can resolve this issue:
1. Access your website files: Use an FTP client like FileZilla or your hosting provider’s file manager to connect to your website files.
2. Navigate to the root directory: This is the folder that contains the `wp-config.php` file. It’s typically called `/public_html/` or `/www/`.
3. Find and delete the .maintenance file: Look for a file named `.maintenance` in the root directory. If you don’t see it, ensure your FTP client or file manager is set to show hidden files. Delete this file.
4. Refresh your website: After deleting the `.maintenance` file, refresh your website, and it should be out of maintenance mode.
By removing the `.maintenance` file, your site should return to normal operation without any data loss. Always ensure that updates aren’t interrupted in the future to prevent this issue from reoccurring.
You can resolve this issue by accessing your site via FTP or your hosting provider’s file manager. Once you’re connected, navigate to the root directory of your WordPress installation. Look for a file named
.maintenance. This file is created during updates to indicate that the site is in maintenance mode. Simply delete this file, and then refresh your site. This should take your site out of maintenance mode and allow it to function normally.