# Upload folder is not writable - MacOS

**URL:** <https://community.localwp.com/t/upload-folder-is-not-writable-macos/39116>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [September 16, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/upload-folder-is-not-writable-macos/39116 "2023-09-16T10:11:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![pjwilson1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed8c4c/32.png) [@pjwilson1977](https://community.localwp.com/u/pjwilson1977)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/upload-folder-is-not-writable-macos/39116/1 "2023-09-16T10:11:14Z")

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### What issue or error are you experiencing?

Similar to the issue explained here - [Upload folder is not writable](https://community.localwp.com/t/upload-folder-is-not-writable/9639)

## I have a setup using LocalWP application running, which was created from importing a site (zip). I have done this process previously and not had any issues with the uploads directory being writable.

### What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc

I have used CHMOD -R 777 on the uploads directory and it has been unsuccessful.

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### System Details

- **Local Version:**

- **Operating System (OS) and OS version:**

— MacBookPro O/S 12.6.9

### Local Logs

Attach your Local Logs here ([Help Doc - Retrieving Local’s Log](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/retrieving-locals-log-file/))

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**Author:** ![pjwilson1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed8c4c/32.png) [@pjwilson1977](https://community.localwp.com/u/pjwilson1977)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/upload-folder-is-not-writable-macos/39116/2 "2023-09-16T10:15:29Z")

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Hi All,  
Looks to have been an issue with the settings section, here is an similar example.

> **[How to Fix: 'Upload folder is not writable' WordPress - WP Mantis WordPress...](https://wpmantis.com/fix-upload-folder-not-writable-wordpress/)**
>
> Upload folder not writable? Cant upload media, themes, or plugins? Try this step by step tutorial to help you diagnose and resolve the issue...

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**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/upload-folder-is-not-writable-macos/39116/3 "2023-09-16T14:19:27Z")

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