This error indicates that your WordPress website is unable to connect to the WP Ghost Cloud servers. The most common reason is a firewall or server restriction imposed by your hosting provider, which prevents your website from communicating with third-party APIs
Elementor relies on the REST API, admin-ajax.php, and the wp-admin path to load its editor. When WP Ghost changes these paths in Safe Mode or Ghost Mode, Elementor may lose access to them if your server configuration, cache, or other settings are not updated to match. Here is how to fix it step by step. […]
If you’ve activated path changes in WP Ghost but the frontend still shows original WordPress paths (like /wp-content/ or /wp-includes/), the changes aren’t being applied. Work through these checks. Clear all caches This is the most common cause. Your cache plugin is serving a cached version of the page from before the path changes. Clear […]
If clicking a temporary login URL redirects to the homepage instead of logging the user in, the session is being interrupted before authentication completes. Check these causes in order. Clear all caches Clear your WordPress cache plugin, CDN cache, and browser cache. Cached redirects or stale page versions can intercept the temporary login URL before […]
If something breaks after activating WP Ghost, the issue is likely a conflict with another plugin or your theme. Follow this process to isolate the conflict. Deactivate other plugins one by one Deactivate all plugins except WP Ghost. If the issue disappears, reactivate plugins one at a time, testing after each one. The plugin that […]
If spam comments continue after changing the comments path in WP Ghost, the spam is likely coming from human spammers or bots that have adapted to the new path. WP Ghost blocks automated bots that target the default wp-comments-post.php path, but spam submitted through the actual comment form by filling in all fields correctly bypasses […]
If reCAPTCHA doesn’t appear on your comment forms after enabling Brute Force Protection, the comment form may not be using WordPress’s standard comment hooks, or the settings aren’t fully configured. Verify both settings are enabled Go to WP Ghost > Brute Force > Settings and confirm that both Use Brute Force Protection (the main toggle) […]
If visitors can’t submit comments after changing the comments path in WP Ghost, the comment form is still pointing to the old wp-comments-post.php path while the server expects the new one. Work through these checks. Clear all caches Cached pages still contain the old comment form action URL pointing to wp-comments-post.php. Clear your WordPress cache […]
There are several reasons why the 2FA email code may not arrive. Work through these checks in order. Check the email address Verify that the correct email address is set in the user’s WordPress profile. Go to Users > Profile and confirm the email. In WP Ghost’s 2FA settings, click Reset Email to resend the […]
If you see the message “Your IP has been flagged for potential security violations” after entering wrong credentials or 2FA codes, WP Ghost’s brute force protection has temporarily blocked your IP address. By default, 5 failed attempts triggers a lockout. Here are three ways to regain access. Wait for the ban to expire The default […]