Parse error, white screen of death?

  • I recently built a site locally using MAMP and moved it to my host using WP Clone. Everything seemed fine on the back end, but the entire site displays as just white. I added the debug function to wp-config, and I get this error message:

    Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/content/10/8028710/html/wp/wp-config.php on line 83

    Now, for some reason, it’s also locked me out of the back end. Prior to that happening, I had tried increasing the memory limit, disabling plugins and forcing it to revert to the default theme, with no success. I did everything listed in https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death/ Does anybody have any idea what this error is, and how I can fix it? Thank you!

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  • Thread Starter makemoore

    (@makemoore)

    I have managed to get back into the back end by removing the line about DEBUG from wp-config (per suggestions on another forum thread), which is great. I still get the white screen when I try to view anything, though.

    Try checking your server’s error logs for messages.

    Thread Starter makemoore

    (@makemoore)

    I did check there, but there’s nothing in the logs, unfortunately.

    Try reviewing Moving_WordPress?

    Thread Starter makemoore

    (@makemoore)

    I appreciate the link, esmi, but I’m not sure it will help with this problem unless I totally reinstall WordPress and the site—it’s already moved, and the backend is working fine, it just won’t show anything on the frontend. :/

    it just won’t show anything on the frontend

    Then there is a problem – possibly causes by the site move. In the absence of any actual errors, your only other real option is to try the site move again – without the WP Clone plugin.

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