Enabling Debugging in WordPress

Purpose: To identify and troubleshoot errors within your WordPress site.

Method:

1. Access wp-config.php: Locate this file in your WordPress root directory.
2. Enable Debugging: Add or modify the following line before /* That's all, stop editing! Happy blogging. */:PHPdefine('WP_DEBUG', true);
3. Check for Errors: Visit your website and look for detailed error messages.
4. Disable Debugging: Once you’ve resolved the issue, change WP_DEBUG back to false.

Note: Enabling debugging can expose sensitive information, so it’s crucial to disable it after troubleshooting.

Additional Tip: For more granular control, consider using WP_DEBUG_LOG to log errors to a file instead of displaying them on the screen.

Example:

PHP

define(‘WP_DEBUG’, true); define(‘WP_DEBUG_LOG’, true);