Question WP Admin Login in Website Preview

[saikish78]

Unable to login into the website preview WordPress. There is always an error saying Error: Cookies are blocked or not supported by your browser. You must enable cookies to use WordPress.

 

[alvarezcruz]

The site preview doesn't have all the features available. If you'd like to access the WordPress installation, point to it from the hosts file on your local computer instead.
You can find guides online that show you how to do this. If you need additional guidance, tell me the operating system on your PC and I'll give you some pointers.

 

[Peter Debik]

You also have the option to add these lines to your wp-config.php file temporarily, so that Wordpress knows that it is running on the preview URL:

define( 'WP_HOME', 'https://<preview_URL>' );
define( 'WP_SITEURL', 'https://<preview_URL>' );

 

[larryk]

You also have the option to add these lines to your wp-config.php file temporarily, so that Wordpress knows that it is running on the preview URL:

define( 'WP_HOME', 'https://<preview_URL>' );
define( 'WP_SITEURL', 'https://<preview_URL>' );

Hi,
I used/tried the define of home and siteurl, with the preview URL and the CSS for the site is messed up... so thinking:
A) it doesn't work or it doesn't help my WP situation
b) is there another trick?

if I use hosts file, all is perfect.

 

[Peter Debik]

if I use hosts file, all is perfect.

Which file is that (the DNS circumvention?) and what content do you put into it that it works for you?

 

[myabrownn]

Unable to login into the website preview WordPress. There is always an error saying Error: Cookies are blocked or not supported by your browser. You must enable cookies to use WordPress.

I had the same issue when trying to log in to the WordPress website preview. It can be a bit tricky, but here's what worked for me:

1. Open your browser settings (I use Chrome, but it should be similar in others).
2. Look for the "Privacy and Security" section.
3. Find the "Cookies" settings.
4. Make sure cookies are enabled. Sometimes browsers update, and settings get reset.

After I did this, I was able to log in without any problems.

 

[larryk]

Which file is that (the DNS circumvention?) and what content do you put into it that it works for you?

Yes, adding to the host file:
#.#.#.# www.domainname.com
if I add that, all is great!
without it, I "can" view the site and login to WP admin, etc... BUT "random" things does not work