Maintenance Mode from hell

  • Resolved drlaurac

    (@drlaurac)


    8 months, 2 weeks ago

    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 to see the link]

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  • Hi @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!

    Hi @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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