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How do I safely debug WordPress errors on a live site without exposing users?
You can debug live sites safely by logging errors instead of displaying them.Enable WP_DEBUG_LOG while keeping WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY disabled. Server logs provide additional visibility without affecting visitors. Temporary IP-based access restrictions help during deeper debugging. Always revert debug setRead more
You can debug live sites safely by logging errors instead of displaying them.
Enable
WP_DEBUG_LOGwhile keepingWP_DEBUG_DISPLAYdisabled.Server logs provide additional visibility without affecting visitors. Temporary IP-based access restrictions help during deeper debugging.
Always revert debug settings after troubleshooting.
The common mistake is enabling error display publicly.
See lessThe takeaway is to separate diagnostics from user-facing output at all times.