“Plugins > Settings” Links: Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page?

  • olimits7

    (@olimits7)


    8 years ago

    I just upgraded to WordPress 4.6, and now when I try to click on the “Settings” link on my Plugins I get this “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page.” message.

    I can active/deactivate uninstall/re-install plugins fine but for some reason I can’t go under the “Settings” view.

    I tried following some of the methods that other people used to fix this; like adding a new administrator and updating the “wp_capabilities” and “wp_user_level” values in the DB but it still does not work.

    Does anyone know how I can further debug or resolve this issue?

    Thank you!

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  • montrealist

    (@spectrus)

    Do you have access to wp-config.php file? If so, what’s the database prefix (value of $table_prefix variable, i.e. $table_prefix = 'wp_'; )? There’s this question on WPSE citing custom table prefixes as an issue during upgrade; possibly you’re experiencing something similar.

    P.S.: Please don’t rush changing things in that file just yet, it’s good to diagnose first.

    Thread Starter olimits7

    (@olimits7)

    Yes, I checked that file and I have this set to $table_prefix = 'wp_';

    I took a look at the link you sent me, and I actually do have access to Dashboard; so my issue isn’t exactly like that person was having.

    My issue comes when I try to view the Settings link on my installed Plugins; this is where I see that “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page” message.

    Thank you!

    • This reply was modified 8 years ago by olimits7.
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