Client Problem: The website is locked and displays the message "Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute."

Cause: An interrupted plugin, theme, or core update left a temporary maintenance lock file in the root folder.

Technical Solution Steps:

1. Log in to cPanel: Access your cPanel account using your credentials.

2. Open File Manager: Navigate to Files > File Manager and open public_html.

3. Enable Hidden Files: Click Settings (top-right), check Show Hidden Files (dotfiles), and click Save.

   
   

4. Delete Maintenance File: Select the .maintenance file, right-click, and select Delete.

5. Clear Cache and Test: Clear your browser cache and refresh the website.