'This guide shows how to stop WordPress from asking for FTP credentials when installing plugins, themes, or updates.', 'howto' => [ 'Open wp-config.php file.', 'Add FS_METHOD direct setting.', 'Save the file and test plugin installation.' ], 'why' => 'WordPress asks for FTP credentials when it cannot write files directly. Setting FS_METHOD to direct allows file operations without FTP login.', 'faq' => [ [ 'q' => 'Why does WordPress ask for FTP credentials?', 'a' => 'It happens when file permissions are not correctly set.' ], [ 'q' => 'Is FS_METHOD direct safe?', 'a' => 'Yes, if your server permissions are properly configured.' ], [ 'q' => 'Do I still need FTP after this?', 'a' => 'No, WordPress will handle file operations directly.' ], [ 'q' => 'What if it still asks for FTP?', 'a' => 'Check file ownership and permissions on your server.' ] ] ]; include_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/inc/guides/related-guides-helper.php'; include_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/inc/guides/related-tools-helper.php'; $relatedGuides = getAutoRelatedGuides($guideSlug, $guideCategory, 5); $relatedTools = getRelatedToolsForGuide($guideSlug, 5); include_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . "/inc/header.html"; ?>

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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.

Step-by-step

PHP

define('FS_METHOD', 'direct');

Where to add

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

Common issues

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.