Title: locked out syntax error Last modified: August 19, 2016 --- # locked out syntax error * Resolved [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/) * Ok, so I have sen this topic a few different times and read through all of the forums but I can not fix this! I keep getting this error: * Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘<‘ in /home/content/20/5716720/html/wdlandscape/ wp-content/themes/wd2/functions.php on line 1039 * I have logged on to FTP and reinstalled the them 3 times and still the error message cmes up. I could really use some help here please… Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 21 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/page/2/?output_format=md) * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556005) * Access your server via [FTP or SFTP](http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients), navigate to `/wp-content/themes/` and rename everything **except** the `/twentyten/` directory. This will force the Twenty Ten theme to activate. * You’ll be able to access your blog again and work on the theme-specific issue. I’d suggest replacing the `/wd2/functions.php` file with a copy from a fresh un-edited download of the theme, but it should like you already did that. * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556011) * Thanks for the fast response! Ok, well I already deleted everything except for the default and classic themes. I figured that would force the default to activate. I am still getting the same message on 3 different computers when I navigate to the site – wdlandscapemanagement.com * This really is making no sense to me… * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556016) * Try [resettings your plugins](http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Troubleshooting#How_to_deactivate_all_plugins_when_not_able_to_access_the_administrative_menus.3F). If that resolves the issue, reactivate each one individually until you find the cause. * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556021) * i’m gonna give it a try, cool avatar btw! * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556026) * Thanks! 🙂 * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556030) * Ok, gave it a try by creating the empty plugins folder on ftp server and still get the same message * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556034) * Access your server again via FTP and confirm that the `/wp-content/themes/wd2/` directory has been deleted or renamed. You shouldn’t be seeing the error if it has because there’d be no file for it to reference. * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556040) * It is 100% for sure not there. I am totally stumped, I thought the same that it should not show that error message if there is no wd2 theme… * Is there anything else I can do to get back in to the admin? I must have this site up soon 🙁 * I really appreciate all of the help so far! * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556042) * And you’ve accessed it via FTP, and you do not see the file there? * Were you using any cache plugins? * Can you check on another browser? * No File = No Error * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556046) * Yep accessed via FTP cyberduck and it is not there. * The only plugins used were a seo plugin and flash gallery plugin. When i went to the plugins folder they were not in there though. * When I try safari it just says it cannot establish a secure connection but no error. * Yes I know no file = no error, this is killing me! * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556050) * > When I try safari it just says it cannot establish a secure connection **but > no error**. * Ok, so the error is gone and you’re only seeing it in the other browser because it’s stuck in that browser’s cache. Just clear that browser’s cache and you should be fine. * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556059) * Cleared cache cleared cookies,and still same error message * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556062) * Just want to be sure that my best option is probably going to be an uninstall and reinstall of wordpress on this domain before I put myself through the agony of redoing everything??? * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556063) * Are we talking about [http://wdlandscapemanagement.com/](http://wdlandscapemanagement.com/)? * If so, [http://wdlandscapemanagement.com/wp-content/themes/wd2/functions.php](http://wdlandscapemanagement.com/wp-content/themes/wd2/functions.php) still physically exists according to all of my browsers. * The file is still there. Are you using an actual [FTP client](http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients) or your hosting provider’s file manager? * Thread Starter [loudivers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/loudivers/) * (@loudivers) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/#post-1556064) * or will the reinstall atleast fix the problem? Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 21 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/page/2/?output_format=md) The topic ‘locked out syntax error’ is closed to new replies. ## Tags * [syntax error](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/syntax-error/) * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) * 21 replies * 2 participants * Last reply from: [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * Last activity: [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/locked-out-syntax-error/page/2/#post-1556085) * Status: resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics