Error “Is its parent directory writable by the server?” Uploading images

url blog/wp-content/uploads

change the permission of your (uploads) directory to 777

great, how do I do that? where do I have to go? In the wordpress interface within my website/blog? somewhere in the Mysql database?

thanks
alex

if you are using an FTP software like FTP pro or Filezilla right click the folder and select Properties

https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Changing_File_Permissions#Using_an_FTP_Client

well, I am on a Mac… Secondly, my wordpress folder does not exit anymore. I mean that I have copied the content of the folder directly in my root directory of the website so that now I can see all the wp-xxxxx files there. I do not know actually to which folder you are referring to.

thanks ale. I check the link in the meanwhile.

Ok I have done it to index.php now I check if it works

I have changed the properties to indx.php but it does not work. shal I change the permissione to alll the files?
Isn’t it dangerous? Why was it working before without this change in permissions?

thanks very much
ALEX

not the index.php but the folder wp-content/uploads

ok

I have changed permission recursively to wp-content folder using my FTP software. (cyberduck)

I have double checked the miscellaneous settings (upload folder: wp-content/uploads)

Still I receive this message:
Unable to create directory /mnt/web8/41/24/51413724/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2009/07. Is its parent directory writable by the server?

Thanks for you kind effort
alex

One last detail more. I have installed wordpress 2.8 brand new.

Before that I have erased the old versione, cleared the databse.

It is totally new

tnx
alex

The default WordPress doesn’t contain the “uploads” directory inside wp-content directory. You’ll have to create it manually and change its permission to 777.

That is the only solution.

S.K

Thanks Kichu I have done it too.

I have created the folder uploads under wp-content

I have changed permission recursively to wp-content folder using my FTP software. (cyberduck)

I have double checked the miscellaneous settings (upload folder: wp-content/uploads)

It’ is puzzling but… still this message:
“Unable to create directory /mnt/web8/41/24/51413724/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2009/07. Is its parent directory writable by the server?”

thanks all
ALEX

Have you made sure that the “uploads” directory’s permission is shown as 777 after you carried out the change – check the properties of that folder.

Instead of changing the permission of wp-content folder, try changing the permission of the “uploads” directory itself.

S.K

Yes I have made sure that the “uploads” directory’s permission is shown as 777. I directly changed the permission rules for that particular folder.

I have created the folder uploads under wp-content

I have changed permission recursively to wp-content folder using my FTP software. (cyberduck)

I have changed permissions to “uploads” directory.

I have double checked both wp-content folder’s permission (777) as well as uploads folder’s permissions (777)

I have double checked the miscellaneous settings (upload folder: wp-content/uploads)

Still the same error….

sorry, it is puzzling
thanks
ALEX

Go to miscellaneous settings and uncheck the option “Organize my uploads into month- and year-based folders” and try uploading images.

Meanwhile register a support ticket with your web host, just in case!

S.K

I have the same exact problem? I’ve read the string of posts and tried the same stuff. Still, I’m unable to upload a photo? Any suggestions?