# How to fix Magento 1.8 Admin Blank Page

URL: https://sohaib.com/blog/how-to-fix-magento-1-8-admin-blank-page
Author: Sohaib Khan
Published: Dec 9, 2013
Updated: Sep 8, 2026
Category: E-commerce Solutions

> Ok, on to the solution:: So, you left compilation mode on, but cannot reach the backend to switch it off. If you have SSH access, you are in luck. Step 1: Check current compilation status $ php -f shell/compiler.php…

Ok, on to the solution:: So, you left compilation mode on, but cannot reach the backend to switch it off. If you have SSH access, you are in luck. Step 1: Check current compilation status

```bash
$ php -f shell/compiler.php -- state
Compiler Status:          Enabled
Compilation State:        Compiled
Collected Files Count:    6042
Compiled Scopes Count:    4
```

-   Disable Magento compilation:
    
    ```bash
    $ php -f shell/compiler.php -- disable
    Compiler include path disabled
    ```
    
-   Clear all compiled files
    
    ```bash
    $ php -f shell/compiler.php -- clear
    Compilation successfully cleared
    ```
    
-   Ensure that compiler is disabled now by checking its status:
    
    ```bash
    $ php -f shell/compiler.php -- state
    Compiler Status:          Disabled
    Compilation State:        Not Compiled
    Collected Files Count:    0
    Compiled Scopes Count:    0
    ```
    

Step 2: Clear all cache in Magento Via FTP or SSH