One such issue you may encounter, is the Elementor save error 401. This error may frustrate users since it prevents them from saving their work and making changes to their website. In this blog post, I’ll look at the causes of this issue and provide troubleshooting solutions to help you get through it.
Permission Issues
When there is a permission problem between Elementor and your website’s server, the save error 401 occurs. It means that the request to save modifications was either unauthorised or lacked the required permissions. This error might appear for a variety of reasons, including plugin incompatibilities, server misconfigurations, or authentication token difficulties.
Troubleshooting
Clear Browser Cache and Cookies: Start by clearing your browser cache and cookies. Sometimes, cached data can interfere with Elementor’s functionality, leading to save errors.
Check Plugin Conflicts: Deactivate all plugins except for Elementor and try saving your changes again. If the error disappears, it suggests that one of the deactivated plugins is causing a conflict. Reactivate each plugin one by one and test Elementor after each activation to identify the problematic plugin. Once identified, either update the conflicting plugin or look for an alternative that provides similar functionality.
Verify Server Configuration: Ensure that your server configuration meets the requirements of Elementor. Check if your PHP version is up to date and compatible with Elementor. Also, confirm that the file permissions are correct.
Reset Permalinks: In some cases, resetting the permalinks can help resolve the save error. Go to your WordPress admin area and go to Settings > Permalinks
Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page to generate a new .htaccess file. Then hopefully your issue is now resolved.
- Generate New Authentication Tokens: Authentication tokens allow Elementor to communicate securely with your website’s server. If the tokens have become outdated or corrupted, it can lead to save errors.
To generate new tokens, go to Elementor > Settings > Advanced, and click on the “Regenerate Files” button. This action will create fresh authentication tokens, resolving any authentication-related issues.
Summary
Elementor Save Error 401 is a problem with authorization that prevents you from saving changes in Elementor. You may successfully diagnose and resolve this problem by clearing browser cache, checking for plugin conflicts, confirming file permissions, resetting permalinks, and generating new authentication tokens.
To determine the core reason and find the suitable remedy, take one step at a time, testing Elementor after each step. If you require assistance, please contact your hosting provider, as they could be having some server issues.
