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How to edit header.php

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    xixuhu1998 · Member · Mar 16, 2023 at 4:00 pm
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    Hi, I am trying to edit the header.php. But I cannot open neither of the Appearance-Customize/Editor/Additional CSS. These pages are just blank. And I cannot find the access of header.php in the Appearnace-Themes-Edit. Is this because I am a free plan? How can I solve this.

    WP.com: Yes
    Jetpack: No
    Correct account: Yes

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    helper-heroponriki · Member · Mar 17, 2023 at 1:23 pm
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    Hi there!

    Most sites on WordPress.com use a shared environment, meaning that they all run the same software. This is great because it allows us to update millions of sites at the same time. It means we can fix bugs or offer new features very quickly, which is a win for you as users.

    However, running multiple sites on the same software can also be dangerous. If we aren’t careful, one site can be used to take down the entirety of WordPress.com. This is why we limit some of the things you can do with your site without upgrading to one of our paid plans. Having the access to edit your site files is one of those things and requires a Business or higher plan in order to do so on your site.

    If you only need access to the CSS editor, you can get that by upgrading to Premium:

    I hope that clarifies things! Let us know if you have any other questions!

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