How do I fix my corrupted WordPress site?
To fix a corrupted WordPress website, you will have to re-install the files of WordPress. Don’t worry though, since your posts and comments are stored in the Database, you won’t lose everything.
First, download a fresh copy of WordPress from https://wordpress.org/download, and unzip the file that you downloaded to your computer
Next, login to FileZilla (Or your favorite Desktop FTP client. Don’t use the online file manager), and navigate to the folder where your WordPress installation lives (Generally, this will be the htdocs folder, unless WP is installed on an addon or subdomain, in which case it can be found in the /<domain-name>/htdocs folder).
Drag and drop the files from the fresh installation on your computer to the server. Make sure that you unzipped the fresh WP instance you downloaded, and are uploading the contents of that file. You know you did it right if you get a “This file already exists” prompt.
When you get the “This file already exists” prompt, select “Overwrite” and “For all uploads”. Wait for the upload to complete, the time it takes to upload all the files will depend on your internet speed.
Lastly, access your WP-Admin panel after the transfer has completed. There may be additional steps you must complete (Such as reconnecting to the database) before you are able to continue using WordPress.
I need help!
Although we will not do anything for you, we can guide you through the process if you get stuck. Create a new topic in our community forum, and be sure to explain what you have already done, and where you got stuck!
