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Add From Server

v3.4.5
by Dion Hulse · 4.6 (239 reviews)

Add From Server is designed to help ease the pain of bad web hosts, allowing you to upload files via FTP or SSH and later import them into WordPress.

80K+ active installs Updated Dec 11, 2020 Tested to 5.5.15 Requires PHP 7.0
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About Add From Server

This plugin is designed to help you upload files via FTP or SSH and import them into WordPress. However, it has limited support and may not have new features or bugfixes. It is not meant to replace the file uploader, migrate websites, or re-import files after moving web hosting, but it can be used to import large files that exceed your hosting's upload limits or your internet connection's upload speed. Consider your needs and other alternatives such as WP-CLI before using this plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of support does this plugin offer?
This plugin offers limited support. Please do not expect new features or too many bugfixes. Features may be removed at any time.
What is the purpose of Add From Server plugin?
Add From Server is designed to help ease the pain of bad web hosts, allowing you to upload files via FTP or SSH and later import them into WordPress.
What is NOT the purpose of this plugin?
This plugin is NOT designed to be used as a replacement for the file uploader, be used for migration of websites, re-import your files after moving webhosting, or batch import media.
What is the purpose of this plugin?
This plugin is designed to import files which are larger than your hosting allows to be uploaded or files that are too large for your internet connection's upload speed.
Is WordPress file upload better than this plugin?
Yes, WordPress does a better job of file uploads than this plugin, so please consider your needs before you use it.

Changelog

3.4.5

  • Fix a fatal error when WordPress or PHP requirements are not met.

3.4.4

  • Simplify the date handling

3.4.3

  • Better handling for / as the root path
  • Better compatibility with certain WordPress docker images
  • Better handling for some empty folders

3.4.2

  • Restore case insensitive alphabetical sorting

3.4.1

  • Plugin now requires WordPress 5.4+

3.4

  • The plugin now requires WordPress 5.1+ and PHP 7.0+. No reason other than why not.
  • Bumps the version to stop the invalid vulnerability warnings.
  • Cleans up code.
  • Removes the User Access Control. Any user with File Upload ability can now use the plugin.
  • Removes the Root Directory Control. The root directory is now assumed. You can use the ADD_FROM_SERVER constant to change it.
  • Removes the Quick Jump functionality.
  • Removes the ability to be able to select the date for imported media. It’s always today. Or, the 1st of the month if it’s stored in a dated folder.
  • Removed Media Manager integration, as it’s no longer shown with the WordPress Block Editor. Classic Editor is not supported by this plugin.

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