WordPress functions.php file error – complete system fail!

  • Resolved maestraweb

    (@maestraweb)


    15 years, 5 months ago

    Hi there,
    I was trying to add some code into the functions.php file within WordPress edit theme area. As soon as I updated the file the whole site bacme invisible, including the login area, so I can’t get back in to change it back. I uploaded the original functions.php file (pre-install) via ftp, still nothing. is there anyway to restore the site without a complete WordPress reinstall? I also tried uploading functions.wp-scripts.php and functions.wp-styles.php from another WP install, no good.
    If I do have to reinstall, which folders should I save? Just wp-content? And should I just delete WordPress files from the server or is there an uninstall procedure?
    The site is (was) http://www.vivayouthsingers.com/about (the default page for the domain is just a temp landing page, not WP).
    Thanks in advance,
    Mary Bella

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    15 years, 5 months ago

    Access your server via FTP or SFTP, navigate to /wp-content/themes/ and rename the directory of your currently active theme. This will force the Default theme (WordPress 1.5 – 2.9.2) or the Twenty Ten theme (WordPress 3.0 and higher) to activate and you should be able to access your blog and Dashboard again.

    Thread Starter maestraweb

    (@maestraweb)

    15 years, 5 months ago

    Bless you! It worked, and I was able to reinstall the Builder theme and my child theme is still in tact. All is well. THANK YOU!!!

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    15 years, 5 months ago

    You’re welcome!

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

The topic ‘WordPress functions.php file error – complete system fail!’ is closed to new replies.