Add From Server Reloaded - Bypass WordPress Upload Limit Plugin

The Ultimate Solution for WordPress Upload Limit Problems - Import files of any size directly from your server to WordPress Media Library. No PHP configuration needed. No server access required. Works on shared hosting.

🚀 Quick Start

Download: WordPress.org Plugin Directory | GitHub Releases

Install: Upload via WordPress admin or install directly from WordPress.org

Use: Upload files via FTP/SSH → Import via plugin → Done!

🔍 SEO-Optimized: Find This Plugin When You Search For...

Common Search Queries This Plugin Solves:

✅ "wordpress upload limit exceeded" - Bypass upload_max_filesize errors
✅ "wordpress file size limit" - Import files larger than hosting allows
✅ "wordpress maximum upload size" - No more 64MB or 128MB restrictions
✅ "wordpress upload large files" - Upload 4K videos, RAW photos, large PDFs
✅ "wordpress bypass upload limit" - Import from server, skip upload process
✅ "wordpress upload_max_filesize" - Works without editing php.ini
✅ "wordpress large file upload" - Handle files of any size
✅ "wordpress import files from server" - Direct server-to-media-library import
✅ "wordpress bulk import images" - Import hundreds of product images
✅ "wordpress ftp import media" - Use FTP to upload, plugin to import
✅ "wordpress upload timeout" - No timeouts, files already on server
✅ "wordpress post_max_size exceeded" - Bypass all PHP upload limits
✅ "wordpress shared hosting upload limit" - Works on all hosting types
✅ "wordpress woocommerce bulk images" - Perfect for e-commerce stores
✅ "wordpress media library import" - Import existing files to media library

❌ The Problem: WordPress Upload Limits

Error Messages You're Seeing:

❌ "The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini"
❌ "Maximum upload file size: 64MB"
❌ "File exceeds the maximum upload size for this site"
❌ "post_max_size exceeded"
❌ "The uploaded file exceeds the MAX_FILE_SIZE directive"
❌ "413 Request Entity Too Large"
❌ Upload timeouts and browser crashes

Why This Happens:

Shared hosting limits - Most hosts restrict uploads to 64MB or less
PHP configuration - upload_max_filesize and post_max_size restrictions
WordPress limits - Additional size restrictions in WordPress core
Browser limitations - Large file uploads can crash browsers
Network timeouts - Slow connections can't handle large uploads
Memory limits - PHP memory exhaustion during uploads

What You Can't Upload:

🎥 4K/8K Videos - Often 500MB to 5GB+ files
📸 RAW Photos - Professional RAW files (50MB-100MB+ each)
📄 Large PDFs - Technical documents, catalogs (100MB+)
🖼️ Bulk Product Images - Hundreds of WooCommerce images
🎵 Audio Files - High-quality music files, podcasts
📦 Site Migrations - Full media libraries with thousands of files

✅ The Solution: Add From Server Reloaded

Import files directly from your server to WordPress Media Library - completely bypassing all upload limits.

How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

Upload via FTP/SSH → Put files on your server (no size limit!)
Open Plugin → Navigate to Media > Add From Server Reloaded
Import → Select files/folders and import to Media Library

That's it! Files appear in your WordPress Media Library, ready to use.

🎯 Key Features

File Import & Management

✅ One-Click Folder Import - Import entire folders including subfolders
✅ Smart Duplicate Detection - Prevents importing the same file twice
✅ Real-Time File Search - Instantly find files with live search
✅ Batch Import - Import hundreds of files at once
✅ Progress Indicators - Visual feedback for large imports
✅ Import Summary - See all imported files with clickable links

User Interface

✅ Modern Design - Clean, intuitive WordPress admin interface
✅ Mobile Responsive - Works perfectly on phones and tablets
✅ Folder Navigation - Easy browsing with breadcrumbs
✅ Keyboard Shortcuts - Ctrl+A to select all, ESC to clear search
✅ File Count Display - See how many files are selected
✅ Configurable Root Directory - Change browsing location from admin panel

Security & Performance

✅ Directory Traversal Protection - Prevents unauthorized file access
✅ Dangerous File Blocking - Blocks PHP, EXE, and unsafe file types
✅ CSRF Protection - All forms protected with nonce verification
✅ Input Sanitization - All user inputs properly sanitized
✅ Output Escaping - All dynamic outputs properly escaped
✅ Optimized Performance - Fast file scanning and memory-efficient

Compatibility

✅ WordPress 6.0 - 6.8 - Fully tested with latest WordPress
✅ PHP 7.4 - 8.3 - Works with all modern PHP versions
✅ WooCommerce Compatible - Perfect for e-commerce stores
✅ Page Builder Compatible - Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, etc.
✅ Shared Hosting - No server configuration needed
✅ Multi-Site Compatible - Works on WordPress networks

💼 Perfect For

Video Creators & YouTubers

Upload 4K/8K videos without limits
Import large video files for embedding
No more "file too large" errors

Photographers

Import RAW photos (50MB+ files)
Bulk import photo galleries
Professional image workflows

E-commerce Store Owners

Bulk import WooCommerce product images
Import product catalogs
Handle large product media libraries

Web Developers & Agencies

Site migrations with large media libraries
Client site setups
FTP workflow integration

Content Creators

Import large PDF documents
Bulk import media resources
Handle large content libraries

Anyone with Upload Problems

Shared hosting users
Users without server access
Non-technical users

📦 Installation

Method 1: WordPress Admin (Recommended)

Go to Plugins → Add New in WordPress admin
Search for "Add From Server Reloaded"
Click Install Now
Click Activate

Method 2: Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file
Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
Click Activate

Method 3: FTP Installation

Download and extract the plugin
Upload the add-from-server-reloaded folder to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate via Plugins menu in WordPress

First Use

Navigate to Media → Add From Server Reloaded
Browse your server files
Select files or folders to import
Click Import Selected Files

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bypass WordPress upload limit?

Answer: Upload your file via FTP or SSH (which has no size limit), then use this plugin to import it to your WordPress Media Library. This completely bypasses the upload_max_filesize restriction.

Why does WordPress say my file exceeds the maximum upload size?

Answer: Your hosting provider has set a upload_max_filesize limit (often 64MB or less on shared hosting). This plugin bypasses that limit by importing files already on your server, avoiding the WordPress upload process entirely.

Can I upload large videos to WordPress with this plugin?

Answer: Yes! Upload your video file via FTP to bypass the upload limit, then import it using this plugin. Works perfectly for 4K videos, 8K videos, large PDFs, RAW photos, and any file type WordPress supports.

Will this work with WooCommerce product images?

Answer: Yes! Perfect for bulk importing product images. Upload all your product images via FTP, then batch import them to Media Library. Much faster than uploading one by one.

Can I import entire folders?

Answer: Yes! Simply check the checkbox next to a folder name to import all files within it, including subfolders. Great for bulk imports.

Will this create duplicate files in my media library?

Answer: No. The plugin has smart duplicate detection and prevents re-importing files that already exist in your Media Library.

Does this require server access or PHP knowledge?

Answer: No! You only need FTP/SSH access to upload files (which most hosting provides). No PHP configuration, no server access, no technical knowledge required.

Is it safe for shared hosting?

Answer: Absolutely! No server configuration changes required. Works perfectly on shared hosting without affecting other sites.

Can I change the directory the plugin browses?

Answer: Yes! You can change the root directory from the plugin settings page in WordPress admin, or add a constant to wp-config.php.

What file types can I import?

Answer: Any file type that WordPress supports in the Media Library - images, videos, PDFs, audio files, documents, etc. The plugin blocks dangerous file types (PHP, EXE, etc.) for security.

Does this work with WordPress multisite?

Answer: Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with WordPress multisite installations.

🆚 Why Choose Add From Server Reloaded?

vs. Editing php.ini

Feature	Editing php.ini	Add From Server Reloaded
Technical Knowledge	❌ Requires PHP knowledge	✅ No technical knowledge needed
Server Access	❌ Requires root/server access	✅ Works with FTP only
Shared Hosting	❌ May not be allowed	✅ Works on all hosting
Risk	❌ Can break other sites	✅ Safe, isolated solution
Reversibility	❌ Hard to undo	✅ Easy to disable

vs. The Original "Add From Server" Plugin

Feature	Original Plugin	Add From Server Reloaded
Last Update	2020 (abandoned)	✅ 2025 (active)
WordPress Support	Up to 5.5 only	✅ Up to 6.8
PHP Support	5.6 - 7.4	✅ 7.4 - 8.3
Security	❌ Vulnerable	✅ Hardened & Secure
Duplicate Detection	❌ None	✅ Smart Detection
Folder Import	❌ Files Only	✅ Folders + Subfolders
Real-Time Search	❌ No Search	✅ Live Search
Mobile Responsive	❌ Broken	✅ Fully Responsive
Visual Feedback	❌ None	✅ Progress Indicators
Support	❌ None	✅ Active Support

vs. Upgrading Hosting

💰 Save Money - No need to upgrade to expensive hosting ($10-50/month savings)
🔧 Keep Current Setup - Works with your existing hosting
⚡ No Migration - No need to move your site
🎯 Focused Solution - Solves upload limits specifically

📝 What's New in Version 5.0.0

🎉 Major Update - Complete Plugin Overhaul

Complete plugin overhaul with modern features, enhanced security, and beautiful UI!

🚀 New Features

One-Click Folder Import - Import entire folders including subfolders
Smart Duplicate Detection - Automatically prevents duplicate imports
Real-Time File Search - Instantly find files with live search
Configurable Root Directory - Change from admin panel (no config file editing!)
Show/Hide Hidden Files - Toggle visibility with one click
Last Modified Column - See when files were last updated
Batch Import Progress - Visual feedback for large imports
Keyboard Shortcuts - Ctrl+A to select all, ESC to clear search
Import Summary - Consolidated message with clickable links

🔒 Security Improvements

Directory Traversal Protection - Prevents unauthorized file access
Dangerous File Blocking - Blocks PHP, EXE, and unsafe file types
Enhanced CSRF Protection - All forms protected with nonces
Real Path Validation - Prevents path manipulation attacks
Input Sanitization - All user inputs properly sanitized
Output Escaping - All dynamic outputs properly escaped

🎨 UI Overhaul

Modern Design - Clean, intuitive interface
Mobile Responsive - Works perfectly on all devices
Improved Navigation - Better folder browsing
Better Visual Hierarchy - Clear distinction between files and folders
Readable Breadcrumbs - Easy location tracking

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🛠️ Technical Details

Requirements

WordPress: 6.0 or higher
PHP: 7.4 or higher (tested up to PHP 8.3)
Server: Any hosting with FTP/SSH access

File Structure

add-from-server-reloaded/
├── add-from-server-reloaded.php  # Main plugin file
├── class.add-from-server.php     # Core functionality
├── add-from-server.css           # Styles
├── add-from-server.js            # JavaScript
├── compat.php                    # PHP compatibility
├── languages/                     # Translation files
└── readme.txt                    # WordPress.org readme

Security Features

Directory traversal protection
File type validation
CSRF protection (nonce verification)
Input sanitization
Output escaping
Capability checks
Real path validation

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! This is an open-source project.

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Submit a pull request

📄 License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-3.0+ License.

See the LICENSE file for details.

👏 Credits

Original Plugin: Add From Server by Dion Hulse (70,000+ active installs)
Forked & Enhanced: eLearning evolve
Contributors: Adeel, eLearning evolve team

📞 Support

WordPress.org Support: Plugin Support Forum
Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
Documentation: See plugin settings page in WordPress admin

⭐ Like This Plugin?

If this plugin has saved you time or solved your upload limit problems:

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Add From Server Reloaded - Bypass WordPress Upload Limit Plugin

🚀 Quick Start

🔍 SEO-Optimized: Find This Plugin When You Search For...

Common Search Queries This Plugin Solves:

📋 Table of Contents

❌ The Problem: WordPress Upload Limits

Error Messages You're Seeing:

Why This Happens:

What You Can't Upload:

✅ The Solution: Add From Server Reloaded

How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

🎯 Key Features

File Import & Management

User Interface

Security & Performance

Compatibility

💼 Perfect For

Video Creators & YouTubers

Photographers

E-commerce Store Owners

Web Developers & Agencies

Content Creators

Anyone with Upload Problems

📦 Installation

Method 1: WordPress Admin (Recommended)

Method 2: Manual Installation

Method 3: FTP Installation

First Use

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bypass WordPress upload limit?

Why does WordPress say my file exceeds the maximum upload size?

Can I upload large videos to WordPress with this plugin?

Will this work with WooCommerce product images?

Can I import entire folders?

Will this create duplicate files in my media library?

Does this require server access or PHP knowledge?

Is it safe for shared hosting?

Can I change the directory the plugin browses?

What file types can I import?

Does this work with WordPress multisite?

🆚 Why Choose Add From Server Reloaded?

vs. Editing php.ini

vs. The Original "Add From Server" Plugin

vs. Upgrading Hosting

📝 What's New in Version 5.0.0

🎉 Major Update - Complete Plugin Overhaul

🚀 New Features

🔒 Security Improvements

🎨 UI Overhaul

🛠️ Technical Details

Requirements

File Structure

Security Features

🤝 Contributing

📄 License

👏 Credits

📞 Support

⭐ Like This Plugin?

🔗 Links

🔍 SEO Keywords & Search Terms

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