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Resolving WordPress Error: Unable to Move Uploaded File to wp-content/uploads/202x/0x

When uploading images to WordPress, the following error message appears: After checking the data packet, the message indicates the same error. This...

When uploading images to WordPress, the following error message appears:

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Unable to move the uploaded file to wp-content/uploads/202x/0x

Resolving WordPress Error: Unable to Move Uploaded File to wp-content/uploads/202x/0x

After examining the data packet, the message indicates the same error.

This type of error is usually caused by changes in the WordPress directory, switching servers, or previous modifications to directory permissions. Fortunately, the solution is quite simple: just access the wp-content directory on your server and execute the following command.

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chown -R www uploads/

This command grants the upload directory the necessary permissions for the www user.

Resolving WordPress Error: Unable to Move Uploaded File to wp-content/uploads/202x/0x

After executing this, you should be able to upload files successfully!