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Disable FTP Credentials in WordPress

Fix WordPress FTP login issue in seconds.

Before you start

You must have access to wp-config.php file.

Backup the file before editing.

Make sure server permissions allow file writing.

PHP

define('FS_METHOD', 'direct');

Where to add

Add this line inside wp-config.php before "That's all, stop editing!" line.

Still asking for FTP

Check file permissions and ownership.

Permission denied

Web server must have write access.

Wrong file location

Make sure you edited the correct wp-config.php file.

This guide shows how to stop WordPress from asking for FTP credentials when installing plugins, themes, or updates.

WordPress asks for FTP credentials when it cannot write files directly. Setting FS_METHOD to direct allows file operations without FTP login.

It happens when file permissions are not correctly set.

Yes, if your server permissions are properly configured.

No, WordPress will handle file operations directly.

Check file ownership and permissions on your server.