How to Enable WordPress Debug Mode (WP Debugging)

Enabling WP Debugging is essential for troubleshooting issues on your site. If you're experiencing errors or performance problems, learning to enable WordPress Debug can help you pinpoint the root cause. This article will guide you through enabling WordPress Debug by modifying the wp-config file, ensuring you have the tools to identify and resolve any issues.

Enable WordPress Debug

To enable WordPress debugging, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click Hosting on the left navigation menu.
   
3. Under the All My Hosting Packages section, select the name of the hosting package you wish to manage;
   • If you have multiple Hosting packages associated with your account, click the MANAGE button for the specific Hosting package you want to manage.
   • If you have only one Hosting package, you will be redirected to the Hosting Overview page.
4. Scroll down, look for the Quick Links tile, and select the File Manager button.
   
5. Navigate to the broken website's folder.

   Note: If this is not the primary domain, identify which folder the broken website is being hosted in.

6. Locate the wp-config.php file.
   
7. Click the Edit icon from the Toolbar.
   
   Alternatively, highlight the wp-config.php file, right-click your mouse to show a drop-down menu, and then click Edit, 
   
8. A popup window will appear, then click the Editbutton again.
9. Scroll down to locate the define( 'WP_DEBUG', setting.
   

   Make sure to update the define( 'WP_DEBUG', setting to reflect this:

   define('WP_DEBUG', true);

10. Click the Save Changes button when finished.

Summary

Anyone who wants to properly troubleshoot their website must know how to enable WordPress Debug. WP Debugging enables you to identify and fix errors that could disrupt the functionality of your website. Remember to update the wp-config file as outlined in this guide.