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[Resolved] turn off automatic saving

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
I want to save my work only when i click to save.

Solution:
Please add the following code in wp-config.php file:

define( 'AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL', 60*60*60*24*365 ); // autosave 1x per year

Relevant Documentation:
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_wp-config.php#Modify_AutoSave_Interval
- https://wparena.com/how-to-manage-autosave_interval-in-wordpress/

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Last updated by malagaS 6 years, 7 months ago.

Assisted by: Noman.

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#569383

I am trying to: save my work only when i click to save

Link to a page where the issue can be seen: everywhere

I expected to see: no changes saved till i click save

Instead, I got: changes are saved as input

#569416

Noman
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Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Hi Malaga,

Thank you for contacting Toolset support. Add the following code in wp-config.php file:

define( 'AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL', 60*60*60*24*365 ); // autosave 1x per year

I hope it resolves the issue. Thank you

#572026

I'll try it - thank you!

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