How to Fix Unable to create directory uploads. Is its parent directory writable by the server?

Unable to create directory uploads/2023/08. Is its parent directory writable by the server?

The error can result from incorrect permissions, ownership or location of the upload folder. Whatever the reason, we are here to show you how to easily fix this error! Told about such!

There are two strategies to solve the problem on shared hosting – by changing the upload folder’s listing path and permissions. So read this post till the end! If you do not understand, then you can also watch the video given below and solve the problem.

How to Fix Unable to create directory uploads

Changing the Uploads Folder Directory

Sometimes, “Is its parent directory writable by the server?” Or the problem while uploading photos is because WordPress does not recognize the location of the upload folder.

Most probably you may face the problem when you have transferred your website to some other hosting provider. To rectify this, it is necessary to modify your WordPress configuration file: which is explained in a few steps below.

• Access your hosting file manager or FTP, and search for the wp-config.php file. It is commonly located in the root folder of your website (/public_html).

1- Add Code in wp-config.php file.

define( ‘UPLOADS’, ‘wp-content/uploads’ );

2- Check File Permission of uploads folder in hosting and make it 755.

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