When you try to log in to your WordPress dashboard, do you get an error saying it is “blocked”? Then follow this guide to solve it.
- Log in to the Cpanel.
- Open File Manager.
- Navigate to the directory where you installed WordPress.
- Click on the .htaccess file to open it in the editor.
- Paste the following rewrite rule, above the existing code:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} ^/
RewriteRule .* - [CO=wordpress_test_cookie:WP+Cookie+check:% {HTTP_HOST}:1440:/]
- Click Save at the top of the screen.
- Delete the cookies in your browser.
- Try to log in to your WordPress dashboard again.
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