WordPress Daily Routine

WordPress cannot edit files or install plugins due to restrictive permissions.

Wrong File Permissions

Key Points: WordPress fails to update, upload, or save changes due to locked files or directories.

You try to install a plugin, and WordPress says “Update failed: could not create directory.” Or maybe you can’t upload images. File permissions are the invisible gatekeepers here.

🚪 What Causes It

• Files/folders have wrong ownership
• Permissions set too tight (e.g., 400 or 000)
• Security plugins or server lockdowns

🔧 Proper Settings

1. Folders: 755
2. Files: 644
3. wp-config.php: 640 (or 600 on secure servers)

🛠️ Fix Method

Use FTP or your hosting file manager to reset permissions recursively, or run:

find . -type d -exec chmod 755 {} ;
 find . -type f -exec chmod 644 {} ;

🧠 Tip

Never set anything to 777 — it works, but invites every bot in town to mess with your files.