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[resolved] WordPress is unable to create directory? (5 posts)

  1. harpek
    Member
    Posted 3 years ago #

    I am trying to upload imagery from my computer via the online admin dashboard (Media: Add New on the main lefthand navigation) and I keep getting the following error message:

    Unable to create directory /usr/local/pem/vhosts/182916/webspace/httpdocs/wp-content/uploads/2009/04

    I spent some time on the phone with my server's support (dotster) but they were unable to help me - I have no idea what to do!

  2. Samuel B
    moderator
    Posted 3 years ago #

    you will need to chmod /wp-content to 777 for this to work the 1st time
    most servers you can then chmod to 755 to be secure

  3. harpek
    Member
    Posted 3 years ago #

    thanks! What is chmod mean?

  4. Samuel B
    moderator
    Posted 3 years ago #

    this explains it technically
    http://codex.wordpress.org/Changing_File_Permissions

    with most ftp clients you can right click on a folder and change the permissions or CHMOD

  5. harpek
    Member
    Posted 3 years ago #

    Thanks! That did the trick!

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