How to Fix Broken Permalinks in WordPress on cPanel
Posted about 4 months ago 4.7kSymptoms of Broken Permalinks
404 errors: On posts/pages but home page works.
Quick Fix - Resave Permalinks
WordPress → Settings → Permalinks → Choose structure → Save Changes (no need to change).
Server-Side Fixes
Regenerate .htaccess
Delete .htaccess → Resave permalinks to recreate.
Check AllowOverride
If on VPS/dedicated, ensure Apache AllowOverride All in config.
Solutions Table
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Missing .htaccess | Resave permalinks |
| Corrupt rules | Delete and regenerate |
| Mod_rewrite disabled | Contact host |
| Multi-site issue | Use correct permalink structure |