Lost access to my site after modifying “default-constants.php”

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  webmasterse3i · Member · Jan 7, 2025 at 12:11 pm

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  Hello,
  Here’s my issue: I wanted to increase the memory allocated to my site (from 40MB to 64MB) by modifying the “default-constants.php” file.
  Since I couldn’t modify it directly, I downloaded a copy of the file, renamed the original one to “.OLD”, and tried to upload the new file. However, by renaming the original file, I unfortunately lost access to my site…

  I have a copy of the unmodified file saved locally, as well as a full backup of my site, but since I can’t access the admin dashboard, I’m unable to do anything.

  How can I proceed, please?

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  taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 10, 2025 at 6:54 pm

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  Hello, this site runs on self-hosted WordPress!

  You will need to ask your question on https://wordpress.org/support/forums/

  More info: WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

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  taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 10, 2025 at 6:59 pm

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  Hello,

  Are you still having the issue?

  If so, Can you try it again from an Incognito Window?

  Next I would try to clear the cache and cookies

  Finally, attempt to use another browser.

  You can find out how to this troubleshooting here: https://wordpress.com/support/browser-issues

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  taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 10, 2025 at 7:01 pm

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  Sorry posted that second message in error.

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  webmasterse3i · Member · Jan 17, 2025 at 2:32 pm

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  Sorry, my bad. Thanks for your help !

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  taiwanbrown · Member · Jan 17, 2025 at 9:54 pm

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  You’re welcome!