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Test for MySQL 8 Compatibility
WordPress® relies on the robust and widely-used MySQL database to store and manage a website’s data.1 To ensure the best performance, security, and compatibility, it is essential to keep database software up-to-date. WP…
Access Logs and Common Errors
A list common error codes you may see on your WordPress site and why these error codes happen and common troubleshooting steps for each.
PHP Upgrade Guide
Upgrading PHP will improve the performance and security of a WordPress website. Learn about manual and automatic PHP upgrades on WP Engine.
Disable Plugins and Change Theme from phpMyAdmin
Learn how to deactivate plugins and change the theme of a WordPress website through the database, when the WP Admin cannot be accessed.
Add WordPress Admin User with phpMyAdmin
Learn how to add an admin level user to your WordPress website with phpMyAdmin. Information provided covering each table and field required.
Fixing the “Error Establishing Database Connection” Error
Learn what causes the database connection issue "Error establishing database connection" on a WordPress website and how to resolve it.
About ORDER_BY_RAND()
Learn how to enable ORDER_BY_RAND() in MySQL queries, why we disable it, and important performance information to know when using it.
SQL Queries in phpMyAdmin
Learn how to access phpMyAdmin to run a SQL query in your WordPress database and how to run a query when your WordPress site has a custom database prefix.
