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How to fix WordPress error: “Oops. Problem with nonce. Please delete cached page from settings page.”

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Symptom

When visiting your WordPress Admin you see the following error

Oops. Problem with nonce. Please delete cached page from settings page.

Cause

This error typically occurs when the WP Super Cache Plugin isn’t functioning correctly. It’s related to a stale cache file.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Visit your homepage, but add “?cache_buster=” followed by a random number to the web address. For example: “https://example.com/?cache_buster=123456789;
  2. Try clicking on the Delete Cache option in the admin bar.

This should resolve the error.

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