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If you've ever encountered the "White Screen of Death" (WSOD) in Wordpress, you know how frustrating it can be. This error presents itself as a blank white screen, devoid of any error code or message, instead of your website. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to resolve this issue.

Basic Diagnostics

Before diving into specific solutions, it's important to perform some basic diagnostics. Check whether the problem is localized to certain pages or posts, or if the WSOD appears across your entire website. This can help determine the scope of the issue.

Deactivating Plugins

One of the most common causes of WSOD is a conflict between plugins. To address this issue:

1. Log in to your FTP or file manager on your hosting account.
2. Navigate to the wp-content/plugins folder.
3. Rename the plugins folder (e.g., to "plugins_disabled") to temporarily deactivate all plugins.
4. Check if your website returns to normal. If it does, reactivate each plugin one by one to identify which one is causing the problem.

Switching Themes

If deactivating plugins doesn't resolve the issue, your theme may be the culprit. To change themes:

1. Log in to your FTP or file manager on your hosting account.
2. Navigate to the wp-content/themes folder.
3. Find the folder for your active theme and rename it (forcing WordPress to revert to a default theme).
4. Check if this resolves the issue.

Increasing Memory Limit

Insufficient PHP memory can cause the WSOD. To increase the memory limit:

1. Edit the wp-config.php file located in your WordPress root directory.
2. Add this line of code: define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
3. Save the changes and check if the problem persists.

Checking the .htaccess File

A corrupted .htaccess file can also lead to WSOD. To reset it:

1. Log in to your FTP or file manager on your hosting account.
2. Find the .htaccess file and rename it (e.g., to ".htaccess_old").
3. Log into the WordPress admin area, go to Settings > Permalinks, and simply click "Save Changes" (this generates a new .htaccess file).
4. Check if the problem is resolved.

Updating WordPress

Finally, if none of the above solutions work, an outdated version of WordPress could be the issue. Updating to the latest version may solve the problem. This can be done manually via FTP or through the WordPress admin if possible.

If none of these solutions remove the WSOD, it might be time to contact your web hosting's technical support. It could be a server issue or require professional intervention.

Remember, when making changes to your website's files and settings, it's always good to have a current backup so you can easily restore your site to its previous state in case of errors.