Title: File Block Error
Last modified: January 8, 2020

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# File Block Error

 *  [tcwaters](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tcwaters/)
 * (@tcwaters)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/file-block-error/)
 * I’m sorting out a new work flow when using the “file” block, and/or the Button
   block.
 * If I add a “file” block to a post, and then select “Upload” and then publish 
   the post, and test my download button, it doesn’t work. I get an error that starts“
   blob:…. webkitBlobResource error 1” But the file is actually uploaded;oaded into
   the media library.
 * If I FIRST put the file into the media library, and then add a file block, and
   select “Media Library” everything works just fine and there is no error.
 * If this a bug? am I doing something wrong?Is there a config setting on our server
   that needs to be changed?
    -  This topic was modified 6 years, 2 months ago by [Jan Dembowski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jdembowski/).
      Reason: Moved to Fixing WordPress, this is not an Everything else WordPress
      topic
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Ffile-block-error%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Moderator [Steven Stern (sterndata)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sterndata/)
 * (@sterndata)
 * Volunteer Forum Moderator
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/file-block-error/#post-12305275)
 * Here, you said it was an issue with your theme:
 * [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-a-pdf-via-the-file-block/](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adding-a-pdf-via-the-file-block/)
 * what are you telling it to link to? [https://easywpguide.com/wordpress-manual/adding-your-site-content/block-editor/blocks/common-blocks/file-block/](https://easywpguide.com/wordpress-manual/adding-your-site-content/block-editor/blocks/common-blocks/file-block/)
 *  Thread Starter [tcwaters](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tcwaters/)
 * (@tcwaters)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/file-block-error/#post-12305455)
 * the easywpguide.com looks like an awesome resource, but it doesn’t address my
   problem/question.
 * 1) The file block works PERFECT if the file is uploaded to the media library 
   independently, BEFORE creating a post or trying to use the File block. The error
   only exists, when you create a post, add a file block and choose “upload.” In
   this scenario, the saved post shows a broken link/ the download button doesn’t
   work.
 * It is essential to note that the file upload worked. The file does show up in
   the media library. however, the file block doesn’t properly link to it.
 * 2) As per your instructions sheet, my WP experience doesn’t match what you say
   should happen. Specifically, in the additional settings area, I do not have the
   option for “Link to Media File.” My only option is “Link to URL.”
 * My version of WordPress is up to date.
 *  Moderator [Steven Stern (sterndata)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sterndata/)
 * (@sterndata)
 * Volunteer Forum Moderator
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/file-block-error/#post-12305483)
 * I’ll test it on a clean WP site. Anything special about the file you’re uploading?

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 * Last reply from: [Steven Stern (sterndata)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sterndata/)
 * Last activity: [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/file-block-error/#post-12305483)
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