Do I need to edit wp-config.php?

  • Resolved TWD

    (@twd)


    8 years, 1 month ago

    I have the latest version of your plugin.
    WP 4.9.5
    PHP v7

    On the “Automatic Updates” I have “Custom”
    I have disabled “Major Release” updates BUT
    enable “Minor Release” updates.

    HOWEVER, on the “Advanced” tab under “Force Automatic Updates” it says:

    Automatic updates for Core are disabled. Please check your wp-config.php file for WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE and remove the line.
    This will attempt to force automatic updates. This is useful for debugging.

    I’m confused. Do I need to edit the wp-config file for normal automatic updates to happen or not? If I leave the file “as is” what is going to happen?

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  • Plugin Contributor Venkat Raj

    (@webulous)

    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hi @twd,

    By default, you don’t have to edit wp-config.php file. Our plugin works out of box. However, some hosting providers (one click WordPress install script or other means) modify wp-config.php to alter the default behaviour. Some WP Managed hosting prefer to keep core up to date, some others may prevent it for some reason.

    I believe your hosting provider disabled core updates. To get rid of that restriction you have to edit wp-config.php file. You can see full details here…
    https://codex.wordpress.org/Configuring_Automatic_Background_Updates
    You can make sure this is the line define( 'WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', 'minor' ); present in the config file, not false value to ensure that minor updates are done automatically.

    Hope this helps.

    Plugin Contributor Venkat Raj

    (@webulous)

    8 years ago

    Hi @twd,

    I’m closing this thread as resolved. If you still have questions please feel free to reply.

    If you’re enjoying the Easy Updates Manager plugin please leave us a 5-star review. They really help us out. Thanks!

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