{"id":24975,"date":"2024-01-25T01:02:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T01:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=24975"},"modified":"2024-12-14T12:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T12:45:50","slug":"resolving-405-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/resolving-405-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolving a 405 Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"what-is-an-http-405-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an HTTP 405 error?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Web\/HTTP\/Reference\/Status\/405\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">405 Method Not Allowed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error is a standard HTTP response status code that indicates a web server has received and recognized a client&#8217;s request but has rejected that particular method for the requested resource.<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error.jpg\" alt=\"A browser displaying the 405 Not Allowed error\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means the method \u2013 such as GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc. \u2013 used in the request line is not supported by the resource identified by the request&#8217;s Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). As a result, the browser can&#8217;t load the page and shows a 405 error message instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>405 Method Not Allowed errors in a nutshell:<\/b>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 405 Method Not Allowed error arises when a web server&#8217;s setup prevents a particular action on a specific URL. This error, an HTTP response status code, signifies that although the server recognizes the request method, it is not permitted for the intended resource.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"variations-of-the-http-405-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variations of the HTTP 405 error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HTTP 405 error can manifest in various forms, depending on the web server, browser, or device. Here are some common variations you might encounter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">405 Method Not Allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTP Error 405 \u2013 Method Not Allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">405 Not Allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Error 405: Method Not Allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTP 405 Error<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">405 HTTP Method Not Allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method Not Allowed Error<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requested method POST is not allowed for the URL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This page isn&#8217;t working &#8211; HTTP ERROR 405<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server Error 405 &#8211; HTTP Verb used to access this page is not allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what your site&#8217;s visitors will see instead of the page they requested, as displayed in different browsers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Chrome<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24981\" style=\"width: 1570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24981\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed.jpg\" alt=\"405 error in Chrome.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"wp-image-24981 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/chrome-405-not-allowed-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google Chrome displaying a 405 Not Allowed Nginx error.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Edge<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24985\" style=\"width: 1570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24985\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http.jpg\" alt=\"Edge browser displaying a 405 not allowed error.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"wp-image-24985 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/edge-error-405-http-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Microsoft Edge browser displaying a 405 Not Allowed error.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Firefox<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24986\" style=\"width: 1570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24986\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error.jpg\" alt=\"http 405 error shown in Firefox.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"wp-image-24986 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/firefox-405-error-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Firefox showing a 405 Not Allowed Nginx error.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Safari<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24988\" style=\"width: 1570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24988\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http.jpg\" alt=\"Error 405 http not allowed error shown in safari.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"wp-image-24988 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/safari-405-error-http-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Safari displaying a 405 Not Allowed error.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"reasons-why-405-errors-occur\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons why 405 errors occur<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 405 error can be triggered by several reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect method usage<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most fundamental cause. It occurs when the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) used in the request doesn&#8217;t align with what the resource is configured to accept.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misconfigured server <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The server might be set up incorrectly, causing it to reject valid methods. This misconfiguration can happen in various server files, such as `.htaccess` in Apache or `nginx.conf` in Nginx.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faulty scripting or code<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If server-side scripts or code that handle requests are not written to process different HTTP methods correctly, they can trigger a 405 error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect URL<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the URL might be correct, but the resource it points to is not set up to handle the method used, leading to this error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web server software updates<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates or patches to web server software can sometimes change settings or configurations, resulting in unexpected 405 errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firewall or security settings<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security measures or firewalls might mistakenly block specific HTTP methods, causing a 405 error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource constraints<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain resources might be limited to specific methods due to the nature of their operation or security considerations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">API restrictions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the URL points to an API endpoint, the 405 error could be due to restrictions set on the API. Some APIs limit the methods allowed based on user permissions or the resource state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) issues<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In web applications using CORS, if the server is not configured to handle requests made between different domains, it might return a 405 error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load balancers or reverse proxies<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more complex architectures, intermediaries like load balancers or reverse proxies can misinterpret or incorrectly forward HTTP methods, leading to this error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caching issues<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, caching layers or mechanisms might serve outdated or incorrect responses, leading to a 405 error, especially if the caching system doesn&#8217;t correctly handle the variety of HTTP methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTP method overload<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the server might be set up to allow only a subset of HTTP methods for a resource to prevent overload or abuse, leading to an HTTP 405 error for disallowed methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plugin or theme conflict<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On platforms using plugins or middleware, a conflict or misconfiguration in these components can result in incorrect handling of certain HTTP methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content negotiation misconfiguration<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurs when the server is configured to serve different versions of a resource based on headers like `Accept`, but it&#8217;s not set up to handle this negotiation for all HTTP methods.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"resolving-a-405-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolving a 405 error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolving this error can be difficult due to the lack of information in the error message. As the website owner, it&#8217;s usually up to you to figure this out. If you&#8217;re simply a visitor experiencing a 405 error, you can still try a few things to get past this error.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the basics, then move on to more technical troubleshooting steps if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check network connectivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the URL for typos or misspellings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear your browser cache or try another browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revert any recent updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troubleshoot plugins and themes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for database issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check server logs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check server configuration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try .htaccess with the default WordPress rules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm file ownership and permissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check server-side scripts and code for errors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review firewall and security settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm A record configuration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore from backup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your host<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"1-restart-network-hardware-and-your-computer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Restart network hardware and your computer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network issues can often cause various errors, including a 405 error. Ensuring a stable connection and restarting network devices can refresh your network&#8217;s settings and resolve temporary connectivity issues.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some general steps to try out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your computer is connected to the internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your router\/modem by unplugging it, waiting for 30 seconds, and plugging it back in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"2-check-the-url\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Check the URL<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typos or misspellings in URLs can lead to the wrong server or resource, causing errors like 405.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully retype the URL in your browser&#8217;s address bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure there are no extra characters or missing parts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"3-clear-browser-cache-or-try-another-browser\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Clear browser cache or try another browser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/glossary\/cache-types\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cached<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> data might be outdated or corrupt, leading to errors. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how to clear the cache on Safari and Chrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mac (Safari):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8216;Safari&#8217; in the menu bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8216;Preferences&#8217;, then &#8216;Privacy&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8216;Manage Website Data&#8217; and &#8216;Remove All&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Windows (Chrome):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8216;More tools&#8217;&gt; &#8216;Clear browsing data&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose &#8216;All time&#8217; as the time range and select &#8216;Cookies and other site data&#8217; and &#8216;Cached images and files&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8216;Clear data&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can switch to a different browser or device to rule out browser or device issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"solutions-for-wordpress-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solutions for WordPress sites:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may still see the 405 error after attempting some basic troubleshooting. In that case, it&#8217;s time to consider what recent changes have taken place on the site. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before moving on, making a full site backup is a good idea. 10Web customers can take care of that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360016388951-10Web-Backup-Service\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other hosting providers may provide similar tools to help with that task.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-revert-recent-updates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Revert recent updates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent updates to software or your website might have compatibility issues, causing the 405 error. To address the HTTP error 405 that can arise after updating your website, it&#8217;s recommended to undo recent updates. This includes modifications to your website&#8217;s main platform and any extensions, modules, or plugins used. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These updates can result in server-side alterations that trigger the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different platforms and applications have unique methods for reversing updates. For instance, WordPress users can utilize the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-downgrade\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WP Downgrade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plugin to revert their WordPress version, helping to prevent permanent changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent HTTP error 405 from persisting, it&#8217;s crucial to check your website following any updates routinely. This practice helps detect and resolve any issues caused by the updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want first to identify any recent updates to website software, the website&#8217;s CMS, etc.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revert these updates one by one to check if the error resolves.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If rolling back the changes didn&#8217;t resolve the 405 error, be sure to restore your backup or bring everything up to date again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-troubleshoot-plugins-and-themes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Troubleshoot plugins and themes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plugins and themes can conflict with each other or the server, causing errors. Recent updates or newly installed themes or plugins may also be to blame.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To resolve a 405 error caused by plugin or theme conflicts on your website, start by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360014620420-Troubleshooting-This-Site-is-Experiencing-Technical-Difficulties-Error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uninstalling any new plugins or themes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uninstall new plugins<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by uninstalling or deactivating any recently installed plugins, then recheck the error. If the error disappears, reinstall or activate them one at a time to pinpoint the problematic plugin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Testing plugins when you can access the WordPress admin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your site&#8217;s admin area by visiting yoursite.com\/wp-admin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the &#8216;Plugins&#8217; page within your WordPress dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose &#8216;Deactivate&#8217; next to the newest plugin(s). <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error.jpg\" alt=\"Deactivating plugins that may cause 405 errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/disable-new-plugins-405-error-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test your site to see if it resolves the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the site works, reactivate each plugin one at a time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After each activation, check for the 405 error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the error reoccurs, the last activated plugin is likely the culprit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the plugin developer or seek help in the WordPress support forum for that plugin or theme.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Testing plugins when you can&#8217;t access the WordPress admin:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.22294372294372% + 41px); height: 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.arcade.software\/VPzZVFPJ7sDyC9VAtSOD?embed\" title=\"Renaming Plugin Folder via FTP\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain your FTP credentials from your web hosting provider.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an FTP client like FileZilla to access your website&#8217;s files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your WordPress folder inside your website files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rename the &#8216;wp-content\/plugins&#8217; folder to disable all plugins. If a specific plugin or theme was identified in the error log, rename that particular folder instead. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1.jpg\" alt=\"Renaming the plugins folder via ftp to troubleshoot http 405 errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rename-plugins-folder-1-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the plugins disabled, check if the site is working.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the site works, restore the folder name to &#8216;plugins&#8217; to reactivate them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the renaming process for individual plugins or theme folders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After each change, test the site for the error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue until you identify the plugin or theme causing the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent updates can cause similar issues. If you don&#8217;t find a culprit among new plugins, try uninstalling any recently updated plugins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Check your theme<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the same process with your themes. You can also try temporarily changing to a default WordPress theme, such as Twenty Twenty-One. This helps determine if the issue is related to your current theme. By uninstalling new themes and using a standard theme, you can effectively isolate and identify if the problem is theme-specific.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-check-for-database-issues\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Check for database issues<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 405 Method Not Allowed error can also stem from a corrupted database or recent changes made to your database. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many plugins have access to your database, allowing them to alter it. It&#8217;s important to note that simply uninstalling plugins or extensions may not undo the changes they have made to the database. The leftover database changes can be challenging to track down.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actionable tasks to consider if you suspect a plugin&#8217;s changes to the database caused the HTTP 405 error:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not confident in your ability to handle technical tasks, seeking assistance from an expert or your web host is an excellent place to start.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create a backup before running queries or editing the database<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use tools like phpMyAdmin to review the most recent changes in the database. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the database&#8217;s integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair or restore the database if issues are found.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To scan for the most recent changes in a WordPress site&#8217;s database, you can run an SQL query in phpMyAdmin. The exact process to access phpMyAdmin varies depending on your web host. Generally, you should log in to your web hosting control panel and access phpMyAdmin from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To review recent changes in your database:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the left side of phpMyAdmin, you&#8217;ll see a list of databases. Click on the database associated with your WordPress site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve selected the database, click the &#8216;SQL&#8217; tab to run a custom query. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error.jpg\" alt=\"Checking the database for recent changes using phpMyAdmin.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/database-changes-405-error-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the following SQL query to find the most recent changes:<\/span>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SELECT TABLE_NAME, MAX(UPDATE_TIME)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FROM information_schema.tables<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHERE TABLE_SCHEMA = 'your_database_name'<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GROUP BY TABLE_NAME<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ORDER BY UPDATE_TIME DESC;<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error.jpg\" alt=\"SQL query to find recent database changes that may lead to 405 errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/sql-query-db-changes-405-error-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/> <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace &#8220;your_database_name&#8221; with the name of your WordPress database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8216;Go&#8217; button to execute the query.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The query will return a list of tables in your database, sorted by their last update time. This can help you identify which tables were most recently modified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you identify a table that may have been recently altered, click on its name in phpMyAdmin to view its contents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If available, compare the data with your backups or known good states to identify specific changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a WordPress activity log plugin installed, check its records. These plugins track changes within your WordPress site and can provide detailed information about database modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-for-server-side-issues\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for server-side issues<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"7-check-logs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Check logs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On WordPress sites, server logs like Access.log and Error.log track everything that happens on the server. Look at the server logs for specific details about the error occurrences, which can help pinpoint the cause or provide clues for troubleshooting.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360014620420-Troubleshooting-This-Site-is-Experiencing-Technical-Difficulties-Error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">view these logs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from within your hosting control panel. If not, you must access your website&#8217;s files via FTP. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a client like FileZilla, sign in to your website&#8217;s files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the logs folder, which is typically in your site&#8217;s root folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for Access.log and Error.log, then open the file in a text editor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan the logs for entries that mention 405, any other errors, or irregularities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"8-server-configuration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Server configuration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web administrators should check the server&#8217;s configuration files (like `.htaccess` for Apache or `nginx.conf` for Nginx) to ensure the method is not wrongly restricted.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check configuration files like httpd.conf or .htaccess for incorrect directives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your application is hosted on a shared server, you&#8217;ll usually have a unique username for your account. Commonly, the root directory of your application is located at the following path:<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/home\/public_html\/<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consequently, you can find the .htaccess file at:<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/home\/public_html\/.htaccess<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After locating the .htaccess file, open it with a text editor and search for lines containing Rewrite directives. These directives are part of Apache&#8217;s mod_rewrite module and are used to create text patterns. These patterns are matched against the URLs entered on your site. When a visitor requests a URL matching a pattern, the RewriteRule will redirect them as specified.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the htaccess file for any strange rewrite rules or references to 405. For example: <\/span>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https:\/\/google.com [R=405, L]<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess.jpg\" alt=\"an htaccess file showing a 405 flag.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"717\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess-742x341.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess-1484x682.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess-1536x706.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/405-error-htaccess-600x276.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comment out any suspicious rewrite directives or rules containing a 405 flag by adding a # at the beginning of the line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with your hosting provider if you need more help.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect a server configuration issue with your 10Web-hosted site, our customer support team can help. <\/span><br \/>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_71{\r\n          background-color: #2a2f30;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_71 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_71 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(34,179,57);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #22b339 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_71 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(34,179,57,0.82);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_71 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_71 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_71 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_71\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>WordPress hosting that's fully automated<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Host on 10Web's high performance infrastructure and enjoy all the benefits of a secure Google Cloud Partner hosting and website building with AI. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-71\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Get Started for Free<\/a>\r\n                    <span class=\"button-desc\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/cta-blocks\/assets\/images\/check.svg\" class=\"check\"><span>No credit card required<\/span><\/span>\r\n      \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-try-htaccess-with-default-wordpress-rules\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Try .htaccess with default WordPress rules<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A corrupted or misconfigured .htaccess file can cause errors, particularly on a WordPress site. Resetting it to default WordPress rules can resolve these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rename the current .htaccess file to create a backup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a new .htaccess with default WordPress rules:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pre># BEGIN WordPress\r\n\r\nRewriteEngine On\r\nRewriteRule .\\* - \\[E=HTTP\\_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}\\]\r\nRewriteBase \/\r\nRewriteRule ^index\\\\.php$ - \\[L\\]\r\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST\\_FILENAME} !-f\r\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST\\_FILENAME} !-d\r\nRewriteRule . \/index.php \\[L\\]\r\n\r\n# END WordPress\r\n<\/pre>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess.jpg\" alt=\"Creating a new htaccess with default WordPress rewriting rules to troubleshoot 405 errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"737\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess-742x351.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess-1484x701.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess-150x71.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess-1536x726.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/default-wordpress-htaccess-600x283.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"10-confirm-file-ownership-and-permission\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Confirm file ownership and permission<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A further cause of the HTTP method error on your site could be improperly set permissions. Each file and folder on your website is assigned specific permissions. Correcting the file ownership settings can resolve these permission misconfigurations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check file and directory permissions via FTP or a file manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust permissions according to your host&#8217;s recommended settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"11-check-server-side-scripts-and-code\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Check server-side scripts and code<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server-side script errors can lead to various HTTP errors. Ensure that any server-side scripts or programs correctly handle HTTP methods. This involves checking the code for errors or misconfigurations.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to set up a development environment or staging site so you can test everything on the website. Here, you can reproduce the conditions where you see the HTTP 405 error so that you can see exactly what&#8217;s happening when the error occurs. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examine the most recent changes in scripts or code and identify any other possible causes. Depending on the site&#8217;s complexity, it may be best to bring in a developer to help with debugging.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12-review-firewall-and-security-settings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Review firewall and security settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overly restrictive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360016175132-10Web-Security-Service\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> settings can block legitimate requests, causing errors. Examine firewall and security settings to ensure they are not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blocking certain HTTP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"13-confirm-a-record-configuration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Confirm A record configuration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect DNS settings can lead to errors by directing traffic to the wrong server. To address the HTTP method issue, reviewing your Domain Name System (DNS) records is essential. Specifically, examine the A records to ensure all information is accurate. An A record is a fundamental DNS record that directs a domain or subdomain to an IP address.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The method for accessing your DNS records and hosting details varies depending on your domain registrar and web hosting service. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, 10Web users can find their hosting details and IPv4 address in the dashboard. These details should match the domain&#8217;s A record. Typically, you can view and edit your DNS records through your domain registrar.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your A records include the following details:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DNS record type should be set to &#8216;A&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use &#8216;@&#8217; if your domain or subdomain redirects to a different IP address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm that the domain or subdomain is correctly pointing to the intended IP address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to Live (TTL) is the duration for which the DNS resolver stores the query cache for your domain. Typically, hosting providers set this to 14400 seconds, or 4 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"fully-restore-your-website-from-backup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully restore your website from backup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of the fixes stop the 405 error, starting fresh from a backup may be best. The steps to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030440992-Restoring-an-Earlier-Version-of-Your-10Web-Hosted-Site\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restore a website using a backup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depend on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"contact-your-hosting-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your hosting provider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all else fails, try contacting your hosting provider for assistance. They can help with any issues on their end and may point you in the right direction for fixing your site. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"to-summarize\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how well-optimized your website is, occasional error messages may occur. Prompt resolution of these errors is crucial to maintaining visitor engagement on your site. While potentially perplexing, the 405 Method Not Allowed error can often be resolved through straightforward troubleshooting.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address a 405 error on your WordPress site, here are seven strategies you can use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Verify that the URL you&#8217;ve entered in the address bar is correct.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Revert recent WordPress updates to check if they are the root of the problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sequentially uninstall newly added plugins or themes to identify any conflicts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check for any unplanned changes in your database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review and confirm your server&#8217;s configuration settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Examine WordPress&#8217; server-side logs for 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The 405 Method Not Allowed error is a standard HTTP response status code that indicates a web server has received and recognized a client&#8217;s request but has rejected that particular method for the requested resource. This means the method \u2013 such as GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc. \u2013 used in the request line is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":24979,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":"","tenweb_blog_toc":"                                                                                                                                                                                                <ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#what-is-an-http-405-error\">What is an HTTP 405 error?<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#variations-of-the-http-405-error\">Variations of the HTTP 405 error<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#reasons-why-405-errors-occur\">Reasons why 405 errors occur<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#resolving-a-405-error\">Resolving a 405 error<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1-restart-network-hardware-and-your-computer\">1. Restart network hardware and your computer<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2-check-the-url\">2. Check the URL<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3-clear-browser-cache-or-try-another-browser\">3. Clear browser cache or try another browser<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#solutions-for-wordpress-sites\">Solutions for WordPress sites:<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4-revert-recent-updates\">4. Revert recent updates<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5-troubleshoot-plugins-and-themes\">5. Troubleshoot plugins and themes<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6-check-for-database-issues\">6. Check for database issues<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#check-for-server-side-issues\">Check for server-side issues<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#7-check-logs\">7. Check logs<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#8-server-configuration\">8. Server configuration<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#9-try-htaccess-with-default-wordpress-rules\">9. Try .htaccess with default WordPress rules<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#10-confirm-file-ownership-and-permission\">10. Confirm file ownership and permission<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#11-check-server-side-scripts-and-code\">11. Check server-side scripts and code<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#12-review-firewall-and-security-settings\">12. Review firewall and security settings<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#13-confirm-a-record-configuration\">13. 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