# 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. In the left sidebar under **Configurations**, click **WP Config**.
   ![In the site sidebar, open Configurations, then click WP Config](https://flywp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/nav-site-a-3-wp-config.png)

## Edit Manually

At the top of the WP Config Manager, the **Edit Manually** button opens an integrated code editor allowing you to make direct additions or adjustments to `wp-config.php` (hidden during free trial).

## 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` enables the display of errors and warnings.
- **Recommendation**: Keep this off on live production sites to prevent sensitive error information from being visible to visitors.

#### Enable Debug Log

- **Purpose**: Activates `WP_DEBUG_LOG` to write PHP errors, notices, and warnings to `app/logs/debug.log`.
- **Recommendation**: Recommended when troubleshooting issues on production environments without displaying errors directly to users.

#### Enable Debug Display

- **Purpose**: Controls `WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY` to show errors directly on rendered pages.
- **Recommendation**: Keep this disabled on production sites. Use only in development or staging environments.

#### Enable Script Debug

- **Purpose**: Sets `SCRIPT_DEBUG` to load unminified core WordPress CSS and JavaScript files.
- **Recommendation**: Useful for developers when diagnosing frontend script issues. Keep off in production to ensure optimal performance.

#### Enable Script Concatenation

- **Purpose**: Sets `CONCATENATE_SCRIPTS` to concatenate JavaScript files in the WordPress admin dashboard for faster administration loading.
- **Recommendation**: Keep enabled unless debugging an admin script conflict.

#### Enable Save Queries

- **Purpose**: Sets `SAVEQUERIES` to log database queries, execution time, and calling functions.
- **Recommendation**: Useful during performance debugging sessions, but turn it off afterward as it consumes database and memory resources.

#### Automatic Core Updates

- **Purpose**: Configures `WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE` via a select dropdown with three options:
  - **All updates (recommended)**: Automatically installs major releases, minor updates, and security patches.
  - **Minor and security only**: Installs only minor maintenance releases and security fixes while holding major version bumps.
  - **Disabled**: Disables automatic core updates entirely.
- **Recommendation**: Use **All updates (recommended)** or **Minor and security only** to keep your site protected against known vulnerabilities.

### 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.