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1. dandifed
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   When trying to install a new theme (weaver 2.2.6) it prompts me to enter:
   Hostname
   ftp user/pass

   After entering, it proceeds to install but fails stating:
   "Destination folder already exists. /public_html/wp-content/themes/weaver/"

   So I goto themes and there is a section for 'broken themes'.

   The following themes are installed but incomplete. Themes must have a stylesheet and a template.

   Name Description
   Weaver Child The parent theme is missing. Please install the "weaver" parent theme.

   HELP! I just want these damn theme installed!

2. dandifed
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   ...and when installing any other theme or updates, it says:

   'An error occurred while updating Akismet: Could not create directory. /public_html.'

   Help!

3. haknick
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   Did you try removing the weaver folder completely and starting up again from the beginning ?

4. dandifed
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   I have. Every time i try and install it, it responds :
   "An error occurred while updating Akismet: Could not create directory. /public_html.'

   when it asks for the 'Hostname" does this just mean my domain url?

   Thanks man.

5. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #

   No - it wants your FTP hostname.

6. dandifed
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   http://ftp.domain.com?

7. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #

   No - just domain.com. You also need to provide your FTP username and password.

8. dandifed
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   Thanks. I entered that originally. any idea what this message means?:
   "An error occurred while updating Akismet: Could not create directory. /public_html.'

9. aash
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   umm i had the same problem :P

   i think some thing is wrong with your ftp address

   like the host who provides you hosting will have some ftp names .

   or download it from wp then install it via upload new rather than downloading it direct from the admins panel .

10. esmi
    Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
    Posted 3 months ago #

    See http://wordpress.org/support/topic/30-upgrade-bug-ftps

11. dandifed
    Member
    Posted 3 months ago #

    Ah okay. Thanks man.
    Damn- Nothing can ever go smoothly the first time...

12. dandifed
    Member
    Posted 3 months ago #

    @esmi Thanks for the link but I have no idea what everyone is talkin about. This is my first website.
    @aash - I tried to upload a different theme - exact same message.

    Fml...

13. wpweaver
    Member
    Posted 2 months ago #

    For what it is worth, unless you have a VPS or other dedicated server, getting the message for FTP credentials means you host is running out of date and dangerous versions of a web server.

    While WordPress supports FTP file access to the site, it is an indication of other issues.

    I would recommend switching to a host that keeps its customers using up to date software that uses safe shared server file systems.

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