How to Fix Image Upload Issues in WordPress on cPanel
Posted about 4 months ago 4.9kCommon Upload Problems
Symptoms: HTTP error, unable to create directory, blank thumbnail.
Check Folder Permissions
/wp-content/uploads/ and subfolders must be 755, files 644.
Increase PHP Limits
MultiPHP INI Editor → Raise upload_max_filesize and post_max_size to 64M or higher.
Specific Fixes
ModSecurity Conflict
Contact host to whitelist rule or disable temporarily.
Add to .htaccess
<IfModule mod_security.c>
SecFilterEngine Off
SecFilterScanPOST Off
</IfModule>Solutions Table
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| HTTP error | Switch to classic uploader or increase memory |
| Can't create directory | Fix uploads folder permissions |
| Size limit | Increase PHP upload limits |
| ModSecurity block | Host intervention |