Fix missing MySQL extension or session error

 

The most common reason for the error is using an invalid PHP handler/directive in the [.htaccess] and [.user.ini] files on CloudLinux-based servers. When you access the site, it will display the following error:

 

Error:

"Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension which is required by WordPress"

Or,

"PHP Warning: session_start(): open(/var/cpanel/php/sessions/ea-php56/sess_03i13, O_RDWR) failed: No such file or directory"

Note:

The exact error might be different on your website.

 

Solution

Fix incorrect PHP handler or session path

 

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