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If you are stuck in maintenance mode in WordPress, there are a few things you can try to resolve the issue:
- Clear your browser cache: Sometimes, your browser may be displaying an outdated version of your website. Clearing your cache can help resolve this issue.
- Delete the maintenance file: The maintenance file is a temporary file that is created when you activate maintenance mode. To exit maintenance mode, you can simply delete this file. The file is typically located in the root of your WordPress installation and is named
.maintenance. - Check for plugin conflicts: If you were performing updates or installing new plugins when the maintenance mode was activated, there may be a conflict with one of your existing plugins. Try deactivating all plugins and then reactivating them one by one to see if a specific plugin is causing the problem.
- Check for theme conflicts: Similar to plugin conflicts, a theme can also cause issues. Try switching to a default theme such as Twenty Twenty, and check if that resolves the problem.
- Check your server logs: If you are unable to access the website, check your server logs for any errors. This could help you identify the problem and take appropriate action.
- Contact your hosting provider: If none of the above steps work, it’s possible that the issue is related to your hosting. Contacting your hosting provider may help resolve the issue.
If all else fails, restoring a backup of your website to a previous working state may be the best option. This can be done through a backup plugin, your hosting provider or via FTP.