When adding Thematic, get this: Could not create directory. /public_html

  • Resolved kaw

    (@kaw)


    13 years, 8 months ago

    I just upgraded 2.8.4 to 3.0.1. automatically. (I had to disable or delete some plugins to make it work, but it finally did.)

    I’m trying to add Thematic theme via the Admin panel.

    It gives this error: “Could not create directory. /public_html”

    I looked at a working installation and couldn’t find a “public_html” within the wp directory. The site does have one, of course.

    Suggestions, please!

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  • MarmeladeGirl

    (@marmeladegirl)

    13 years, 7 months ago

    Go to your wp-content directory
    Change the permissions of the “upgrades” directory to 777 and make it so that the permissions will be applied to all directories and files in the “upgrades” directory

    If you google “Could not create directory. /public_html” you can find more info

    meaganleigh

    (@meaganleigh)

    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, i’ve been having trouble with this for a while and have given up! I get the same error when trying to install the backup program.

    I do not understand how to change the permissions to 777. I use ClassicFTP on a MAC OSX and i have searched and searched on the FTP client to find where it gives you the option to do this.

    I even emailed the software company that makes ClassicFTP to ask them because I couldn’t find anything on any forums about it, everyone just acts like its so obvious! They stated that I have to change the permission on my actual hard-drive, not through the FTP client. But I don’t know where any of the WP folders are located on my computer… I thought they were created through the FTP client and not on my hard-drive.

    Can someone PLEASE help me, I’m pulling my hair out!! Baby steps please!

    Thread Starter kaw

    (@kaw)

    13 years, 5 months ago

    If I understand you correctly, the files whose permission you want to change are on the server, NOT on your hard-drive.

    * * *
    My problem has been solved, so I will mark this thread “Resolved.”
    You might want to start a new thread with your questions.

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