Lost access to my site after modifying “default-constants.php”

webmasterse3i · Member · Jan 7, 2025 at 12:11 pm
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Hello,
Here’s my issue: I wanted to increase the memory allocated to my site (from 40MB to 64MB) by modifying the “default-constants.php” file.
Since I couldn’t modify it directly, I downloaded a copy of the file, renamed the original one to “.OLD”, and tried to upload the new file. However, by renaming the original file, I unfortunately lost access to my site…

I have a copy of the unmodified file saved locally, as well as a full backup of my site, but since I can’t access the admin dashboard, I’m unable to do anything.

How can I proceed, please?

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taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 10, 2025 at 6:54 pm
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Hello, this site runs on self-hosted WordPress!

You will need to ask your question on https://wordpress.org/support/forums/

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taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 10, 2025 at 6:59 pm
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Hello,

Are you still having the issue?

If so, Can you try it again from an Incognito Window?

Next I would try to clear the cache and cookies

Finally, attempt to use another browser.

You can find out how to this troubleshooting here: https://wordpress.com/support/browser-issues
taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 10, 2025 at 7:01 pm
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Sorry posted that second message in error.
webmasterse3i · Member · Jan 17, 2025 at 2:32 pm
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Sorry, my bad. Thanks for your help !
taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 17, 2025 at 9:54 pm
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You’re welcome!

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