Lost media and slideshow

  • A large part of our media library appears to have disappeared although the uploads are still there. I have a backup from a while ago. Is there a way short of reloading each upload to the library from the server to restore the missing entries?

    Similarly, a slideshow in metaslider has lost all but one slide. Is there a quick way to restore that?

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • There are a few potential solutions you can try:

    1. Consider using WP-CLI for media import purposes: https://developer.www.ads-software.com/cli/commands/media/import/
    2. The plugin Add From Server should allow you to import media files that are already uploaded via FTP directly into your media library.
    3. Database Repair: Database inconsistencies or corruption can also cause issues with media files not showing up in the library. WordPress has a built-in database repair feature that you can use to attempt to fix any issues. You can add the following line to your wp-config.php: define('WP_ALLOW_REPAIR', true);
      After adding this line, you can access the repair page by visiting https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin/maint/repair.php. Remember to remove the line from wp-config.php after you’ve finished repairing the database for security reasons.
    Thread Starter mahmacc

    (@mahmacc)

    Thanks. I already have Add from Server. Further investigation revealed that quite a lot of uploads had disappeared and I have reloaded them from backup so Add From Server may well be useful now. I will also try the repair tool.

    Thread Starter mahmacc

    (@mahmacc)

    Trying the repair advice. I have added the line suggested but on then browsing to

    https://oldmaidstonians.org.uk/wp-admin/maint/repair.php

    I just get a box telling me

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    To allow use of this page to automatically repair database problems, please add the following line to your wp-config.php file. Once this line is added to your config, reload this page.

    define('WP_ALLOW_REPAIR', true);

    ===========

    I did that but it just gave me that box again. What am I doing wrong e.g. do I need to be logged in somewhere as a site admin to make this work?

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