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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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Reset a WordPress Admin Password

Learn how to reset your password the traditional way through email, and through the database if your wp-admin isn't accessible.

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