Backup not working

  • Resolved reln

    (@reln)


    18 years ago

    I have the newest version of wordpress installed. I have enabled the permissions for wp-content folder and backup folder to 755 and/or 777. And I have the latest version of the backup plugin installed.

    I keep getting this:
    Could not open the backup file for writing!

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  • MichaelH

    (@michaelh)

    Using WordPress 2.0.5 and Version 1.8 of the plugin I had to set my wp-content folder to 777 or it wouldn’t even create the backup folder (which happens when you click on Manage, Backup).

    If changing wp-content to 777 doesn’t work maybe it it something with the ownership of the files/directories.

    Thread Starter reln

    (@reln)

    Version 1.8? I cant seem to find that version on the web. As far as I know 1.7 is the latest.

    Chris_K

    (@handysolo)

    I’m at 1.8 as well. Think it was part of the 2.0.5 upgrade?

    Thread Starter reln

    (@reln)

    I found v1.8 an installed it however its still not working.

    I deactivated and reactivated the plugin, restarted wordpress, and still does not backup.

    alains

    (@alains)

    Just for the record. I am using WP 2.05 and it is only working with 777 for me. Anything else is a failure.

    As far as I can chmod to 777, make a backup and than switch to more safe chmod it’s fine for me.

    I am really interested if other WP users can get it to work with less than 777?

    Chris_K

    (@handysolo)

    755 here.

    Thread Starter reln

    (@reln)

    Ok I got it to work. The backup folder was owned by the webserver.

    I changed the settings on the host server to make me the owner of the backup file and the backup worked.

    Chris_K

    (@handysolo)

    Thanks for the followup, reln. ??

    alains

    (@alains)

    Thanks 100x reln to pointing me int the right direction: chown. Cheers!

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