Media Uploads Failing
Updated 2 July 2026
Failed uploads often show a generic HTTP error or "Could not write file to disk."
These errors usually point to a server or permissions problem rather than a fault in WordPress itself.
Common fixes
- Increase PHP upload limits in hosting settings.
- Fix folder permissions on
wp-content/uploads(typically 755 for directories). - Check available disk space on the server.
- Disable security plugins temporarily to rule out blocking.