Automatic Update Failure

  • Resolved Darag

    (@darag)


    15 years, 6 months ago

    On one of my sites the automatic update failed with this message:

    Could not create directory.: /home/darag/public_html/wp-content/upgrade/wordpress-3.tmp

    How do I fix that?

    Thanks
    Darag

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  • esmi

    (@esmi)

    15 years, 6 months ago

    Change the permissions on the wp-content directory to 766. If you still have problems, try 767 or 777. Once your uploads are working, change the permissions on wp-content back to 755 again and check that everything still works OK.
    http://codex.wordpress.org/Changing_File_Permissions

    Thread Starter Darag

    (@darag)

    15 years, 6 months ago

    Sounds simple Esmi but for a complete novice are there any instructions on how to do that with screen shots anywhere.

    I had a look at the link but couldn’t see anything there?

    Thanks
    Darag

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    15 years, 6 months ago

    The exact method (and therefore the screen shots) would depend upon what FTP client you’re using. I can only suggest that you consult your FTP client’s Help option or contact your hosts for assistance.

    Thread Starter Darag

    (@darag)

    15 years, 6 months ago

    THanks Esmi, I’ll get onto that and let you know what happens.

    Thread Starter Darag

    (@darag)

    15 years, 6 months ago

    Esme, Hostgator went above and beyond the call of duty and went into my WP back office to see what was going on. THe problem was I had not put set the quota for the site high enough so there was no more room in there to do anything.

    Thanks,
    Darag

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