HostGator control panel and WP

Install the plugin “add from server”. it will add the manually uploaded file to the media library.

thank you,

Downloaded the plugin, but being new to this I cannot figure out how to get it loaded.

You can add plugins from Plugins > Add New in your Dashboard, and you’ll activate the plugin once installed from the Plugins section.

More info: https://www.ads-software.com/documentation/article/manage-plugins/