Problem Solved: upgrade.php?_wp_http_referer=%2Fwp-admin%2F

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Problem Solved: upgrade.php?_wp_http_referer=%2Fwp-admin%2F

This is a very common issue which happens when WordPress was not successfully updated. If this happens, then the admin is not able to log into wordpress dashboard as it redirects to this url Problem Solved: upgrade.php?_wp_http_referer=%2Fwp-admin%2F .

Below are simple steps to fix this issue in 2 minutes.

  1. Open File manager through hosting account or using FTP.
  2. Go to the wordpress installation directory and under wp-content folder, rename plugins folder to plugins123.
  3. Then go to your website url and write /wp-admin after the url.

You will see the dialog as below:

Click on UPDATE WordPress Database and the problem will be solved.

Cheers and comment for any issues.

 

 

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  1. eric784
    eric784 on October 3, 2023 at 7:39 pm

    Worked, thank you. Should I remove the 123 after the update?

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    • Amrinder
      Amrinder on October 4, 2023 at 11:03 pm

      Yes, revert back.

      Reply
  2. mestredodisco
    mestredodisco on April 10, 2023 at 6:16 am

    it seems to be simple, but many times it becomes very complex and confusing, maybe it’s better to program in PHP natively

    Reply
    • stowbee
      stowbee on September 14, 2022 at 3:07 am

      Same here thanks!

      Reply
    • Myriam
      Myriam on September 8, 2023 at 3:28 am

      It worked! Thanks Austin.

      Reply
  4. Maria Khan
    Maria Khan on April 16, 2022 at 11:52 am

    My issue is still the same

    Reply
  5. Láng Amadé
    Láng Amadé on February 26, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    I have the same problem, and I solve it this way : Go to the WP-ADMIN directory and delete .htaccess file inside … After You can reach the admin login panel. again 🙂

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    • Philippe Bueno
      Philippe Bueno on April 6, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      YES. Tks man

      Reply
    • dinujayadev1
      dinujayadev1 on April 13, 2022 at 11:05 am

      Many Thanks man!!!

      Reply
    • John
      John on May 2, 2022 at 2:00 am

      This solution worked!! Go to the WP-ADMIN directory and delete .htaccess file inside

      Reply
    • Jeff
      Jeff on July 24, 2022 at 1:48 am

      It works for me also, thanks for your help

      Reply
    • Nkamwa Marcel
      Nkamwa Marcel on October 5, 2023 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks alot, this works for me too!

      Reply
    • toto
      toto on July 13, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      thanks Daniel Mave, i tried this and it worked

      Reply
      • Alex
        Alex on October 17, 2023 at 2:05 pm

        This solution worked for me as well. Always easier to view the steps.

        Reply
  7. eder
    eder on November 6, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    still same issue I have do this too

    Reply
  8. sahilvirk
    sahilvirk on May 11, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    still same issue I have do this

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    • Amrinder
      Amrinder on August 10, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      Hey, bad luck maybe it can be due to other major issue on your site, can you private message me with your site link ? Use my contact form.

      Reply
  9. Gracedel Morales
    Gracedel Morales on January 28, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    I also tried it but nothing happens. Please help.

    Reply
    • Amrinder
      Amrinder on January 28, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Hey, bad luck maybe it can be due to other major issue on your site, can you private message me with your site link ? Use my contact form.

      Reply
  10. Wanangwa
    Wanangwa on May 7, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    I have tried this but still its not working

    Reply

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