Fix WordPress asking for FTP credentials

If you're asked to enter your FTP credentials when you try to install or update a plugin or theme in the WordPress dashboard, it's because of a specific setting in the wp-config.php file. Follow the steps below to prevent WordPress from displaying this FTP prompt.

1. Connect to your hosting account with FTP or File Manager.
2. Find the folder with your WordPress files and open the wp-config.php file.
3. At the bottom of the wp-config.php file, above the line that says /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */, add the following lines of code:

   define('FS_METHOD', 'direct');
   define('FS_CHMOD_DIR',0755);
   define('FS_CHMOD_FILE',0644);
   

4. Save the updated file.
5. In a browser, reload your WordPress dashboard page.

You can now update or install plugins and themes without being asked for FTP credentials.

More info

• Install a WordPress plugin with FTP
• Install a WordPress theme with FTP
• Update a WordPress plugin with FTP
• Update a WordPress theme with FTP
• Update WordPress with FTP