Title: Maintenance Mode from hell
Last modified: July 8, 2024

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# Maintenance Mode from hell

 *  Resolved [drlaurac](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drlaurac/)
 * (@drlaurac)
 * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/maintenance-mode-from-hell/)
 * I keep trying to create new posts on my website hosted by Big Scoots, but I contantly
   get the following message:
 * Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute.
 * BogScoots support said to check with you! Please keep in mind that I am not a
   developer! I am schlogging my way through all of this and have had this website
   for 1.5 years with no problem. My problems started after I added Amazon Affiliate
   WordPress Plugin. Coincidence? I have no idea! Please HELP!
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fmaintenance-mode-from-hell%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  [brandonco](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brandonco/)
 * (@brandonco)
 * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/maintenance-mode-from-hell/#post-17878894)
 * Hi [@drlaurac](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drlaurac/),
 * Thanks for reaching out. I checked the link you attached and it looks like the
   site is properly displaying live from my end. Total Upkeep would not typically
   cause the website go into maintenance mode. The only scenario I can see like 
   that is if you were in the middle of creating a backup that timed out for some
   reason.
 * When you encounter the “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check 
   back in a minute.” message on your WordPress site, it typically means your site
   is stuck in maintenance mode. Here are some steps I would take to resolve this
   issue:
 * 1. **Check for Maintenance File**
 * The most common reason for this message is the presence of a `.maintenance` file
   in your site’s root directory.
    - **Access Your Site’s Files**: Use an FTP client or the file manager provided
      by your hosting service.
    - **Delete the .maintenance File**: Navigate to your site’s root directory (
      where your `wp-config.php` file is located) and delete the `.maintenance` 
      file.
 * 2. **Deactivate Conflicting Plugins**
 * Since you mentioned the issue started after adding the Amazon Affiliate WordPress
   Plugin, it might be causing conflicts.
    - **Access the Admin Dashboard**: If you can log in to your WordPress admin 
      dashboard, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
    - **Deactivate the Plugin**: Find the Amazon Affiliate WordPress Plugin and 
      deactivate it.
 * 3. **Clear Your Cache**
 * Sometimes, caching plugins or your browser’s cache might still show the maintenance
   message.
    - **Clear Browser Cache**: Clear your browser cache or try accessing your site
      in incognito mode.
    - **Clear WordPress Cache**: If you’re using a caching plugin like W3 Total 
      Cache or WP Super Cache, clear the cache from the plugin settings.
 * 4. **Manual Plugin Deactivation**
 * If you can’t access the admin dashboard, deactivate the plugin manually via FTP
   or your file manager.
    - **Rename Plugin Folder**: Navigate to `wp-content/plugins` and rename the 
      folder of the Amazon Affiliate WordPress Plugin to deactivate it.
 * 5. **Ensure No Ongoing Updates**
 * Make sure no updates are currently running or stuck.
    - **Access Admin Dashboard**: If accessible, go to Dashboard > Updates and check
      for any ongoing updates.
    - **Complete or Restart Updates**: Finish any pending updates or restart them
      if necessary.
 * I hope this helps. Please let us know if there’s anything else that we can answer
   for you!
 *  [brandonco](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brandonco/)
 * (@brandonco)
 * [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/maintenance-mode-from-hell/#post-17900819)
 * Hi [@drlaurac](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drlaurac/) ,
 * We haven’t heard from you in about a week or so, so we’re assuming you’ve managed
   to resolve the issue on your own. Please don’t hesitate to reach back out if 
   you do need further assistance. We’re always here to help!

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 * Last activity: [1 year, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/maintenance-mode-from-hell/#post-17900819)
 * Status: resolved