I think we have it fixed now. We had to go through the hoster.
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This should work. “Users with these roles will be able to upload files regardless of the limits. These users will be able to upload files of any size and any number of files and any file type allowed by the system. ” MVPs have this right. Sometimes software is frustrating. The software allows it (or should) the Firewall should allow it now as well.
Test as AskWoody MVP.
Update: still not working.
This should work. “Users with these roles will be able to upload files regardless of the limits. These users will be able to upload files of any size and any number of files and any file type allowed by the system. ” MVPs have this right. Sometimes software is frustrating. The software allows it (or should) the Firewall should allow it now as well.
As I recall, there are actually two different MVP categories, AskWoody MVP and AskWoody_MVP.
Like @BradLee, I’m in the 1st category and also can’t upload .reg files.
Is it possible only the 2nd category and managers have been authorized to upload them.
I can download without error.
Upload Errors:
Trying again showing first the command with spaces so you can see it:
[ attachment file=”testofupload.reg” ]
The command when invoked:
testofupload
Seems to upload, but produces this error message below my signature when logged in:
Upload Errors:
The steps were:
I can upload the file and the uploaded file has the correct size when downloaded, but the process isn’t right.
Same problem, different flavor?
“If you try to upload unsupported file types to your WordPress website, then you will see the error message, ‘Sorry, you are not allowed to upload this file type.’”
Source:
from @alejr post:
https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/can-you-add-webp-as-valid-attachment-file-type/#post-2559677
The file size is because it’s so small.
so you can upload but it’s throwing off an error.
totally does not make sense
I lost the feature of file attachments when posting.
Same error.
I meant testing of file attachments. I can do reg files for admins/moderators not yet for normal users. Still working on that.
Geekdom, you are still confusing me. You indicate that you can’t upload but then you embed a link. You can – or cannot – attach a reg file?
Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher
You indicate that you can’t upload but then you embed a link. You can – or cannot – attach a reg file?
I cannot attach a reg file. The file can be placed in the post proper as a link only.
But you can upload it and that part is not blocked?
I can upload it and that part is not blocked, although I receive
Upload Errors:
instead of the attachment.
Have you defined .reg as a valid file extension in WordPress?
I understand what @geekdom is trying to say and here’s an image of me trying to “attach” a .reg file to help you understand what’s happening.
It I click Submit without choosing one of the options displayed to the right of the .reg file I selected, the .reg file does not show up as an attachment to my post.
However, if I select the Insert into content option, it places a link to the attached .reg file in the post that allows it to be downloaded just like any other attachment (which means the S/W is saving it into the media library)
In both cases, I still see the “Sorry, you are not allowed to upload this file type.” error message after posting my reply.
“Hey Susan,
Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher
Also a request. Do NOT upload a reg file downloaded from another location. Respect the time and effort of the other author at another location especially if there is notes and comments indicating that it came from another site.
Any reg file uploaded should be built by you, the poster.
Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher
Attached .reg file test.
Update: it works now!
BTW, I see a 10 digit number is being added to the file names (which appears to be an Epoch time stamp) and “assume” that’s to prevent the file name duplication problem being discussed over in the Private: MVP Hangout forum.
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