# WP Config

Source: https://flywp.com/docs/site/configurations/wp-config/

The WP Config Manager in FlyWP allows you to manage crucial WordPress configurations without directly editing the `wp-config.php` file. This user-friendly interface offers settings that help in debugging, optimization, and securing your WordPress site.

![](https://flywp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/wp-config-manager-1024x871.png)

Accessing the WP Config Manager

1. From the FlyWP dashboard, navigate to your desired site.
2. On the left sidebar, click on the “WP Config” option.

## Configuration Options

[Video: Master the Config Manager in FlyWP – Ultimate WordPress Configuration Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCj3CkWdYMc)

#### Enable Debug Mode

- **Purpose**: `WP_DEBUG` is a constant enabling the display of errors and warnings.
- **Recommendation**: It’s advised to keep this off unless you’re in the process of debugging to avoid showing potential vulnerabilities or issues to visitors.

#### Log Errors

- **Purpose**: Activates logging of errors to a file, which can be crucial for identifying issues without showing them on the front end.
- **Recommendation**: Useful when debugging, especially in production environments where you don’t want to display errors directly on the site.

#### Display PHP Errors

- **Purpose**: Displays PHP errors directly on the front-end of your site by enabling `WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY`.
- **Recommendation**: Generally recommended to keep this off unless you’re debugging in a secure environment. Displaying errors can provide hints about the server setup or codebase to malicious users.

#### Enable Script Debug

- **Purpose**: Allows the use of unminified core files for development.
- **Recommendation**: Useful for developers when diagnosing JavaScript or CSS issues. Keep off in a live environment to ensure site performance and security.

#### Disable JavaScript Concatenation

- **Purpose**: Turns off the concatenation of JavaScript files in the WordPress admin screen.
- **Recommendation**: In some cases, concatenation can cause issues or conflicts. You might need to turn this off during debugging or if experiencing backend issues.

#### Enable Save Queries

- **Purpose**: The `SAVEQUERIES` definition logs database queries, useful for analyzing those queries and their impact.
- **Recommendation**: This can affect site performance. It’s beneficial during specific debugging sessions but should be turned off when not in use.

#### Disable WordPress Core Updates

- **Purpose**: Stops automatic updates of the WordPress core.
- **Recommendation**: While it’s usually a good practice to have the latest WordPress version for security and feature updates, there might be situations (e.g., compatibility checks) where you want to pause updates temporarily.

### Saving Changes

After adjusting your desired settings:

1. Click the “SAVE CHANGES” button located at the bottom of the WP Config Manager page.
2. Your changes will be applied immediately, ensuring your site reflects the new configurations.