When encountering critical errors in WordPress, enabling debugging can help you identify the source and cause of the issue. Follow the steps below to enable debugging in WordPress:
1. Access Your cPanel:
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Open the File Manager.
2. Locate the wp-config.php File:
- Navigate to the root folder of your WordPress installation.
- Find and open the wp-config.php file for editing.
3. Enable Debugging:
- Locate the line that says: define( 'WP_DEBUG', false );
- Replace it with the following lines of code:
define( 'WP_DEBUG', true );
define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );4. Review the Debug Log:
- To investigate the error, go to the wp-content folder in your WordPress directory.
- Open the debug.log file to view details about the error.
By following these steps, you can pinpoint the issue and take appropriate action to resolve it.
