WordPress Admin Timeout Solutions

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### **1. Increase PHP Timeout Limits**
Adjust the PHP settings to allow more time for processes to complete:
– **Edit the `php.ini` file**:

max_execution_time = 300

– **Or add this to `.htaccess`** (if you're using Apache):

php_value max_execution_time 300

– **Or in `wp-config.php`**:

set_time_limit(300);

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### **2. Optimize the Operation**
If a specific operation causes the timeout, it may need optimization:
– **Disable conflicting plugins temporarily** to see if the issue persists.
– **Check database queries** for inefficiencies using tools like Query Monitor or Debug Bar.
– **Use indexing** on frequently queried columns to speed up operations.

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### **3. Check Server Resources**
Ensure that your server has sufficient

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### **How to Increase `max_input_vars`**

#### **1. Edit `php.ini`**
Locate your `php.ini` file and add or modify the following line:

max_input_vars = 5000

> **Default:** 1000
Increase it as needed (e.g., 5000 or higher for large operations).

#### **2. Modify `.htaccess`**
If you're using Apache, add this line to your `.htaccess` file:

php_value max_input_vars 5000

#### **3. Update `wp-config.php`**
You can also add this line to `wp-config.php` to set the limit programmatically:

ini_set('max_input_vars', 5000);

#### **4. Adjust in `.user.ini`** (For Shared Hosting)
If your host supports `.user.ini`, add:

max_input_vars = 5000

#### **5. Verify the Change**
To confirm