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Maintenance Mode
Learn about managing WordPress maintenance mode in the WP Engine User Portal, with WP-CLI, or with 3rd-party plugins.
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Manage Plugins and Themes Manually
Learn how to manually update your WordPress plugins and theme files using SFTP, the Local App, or through the WP-Admin dashboard.
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Troubleshooting a WordPress Website
If you run into errors on your WordPress site you will need to troubleshoot. Learn how to diagnose and correct errors like a WP Engine Support tech.
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ElasticSearch Powered by ElasticPress.io
Offloading your site’s search functionality can help improve performance. Learn how to connect ElasticPress with ElasticPress.io.
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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.
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Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance Error
If a WordPress website is stuck on a default maintenance page after performing updates, use this guide to resolve the error.
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Best Practices for eCommerce Sites
Find out WP Engine’s recommendations to make an eCommerce site built to last, secure, scalable, and speedy with Best Practices.
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WordPress Search and Replace
Learn when and how to use a search and replace, and when one may be done for you.
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Disallowed Plugins
Certain plugins are disallowed on the WP Engine platform, and will be removed, as they either cause performance issues or duplicate default server behavior.
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