Wordpress doesn't create the directory for images under wp-content/uploads

Question

I am unable to upload pictures using the Wordpress "media" feature in the dashboard.

The path uses a directory of "10" in the path: /wp-content/uploads/2018/10

I logged into myPHPadmin and the "10" directory didn't exist. I created the "10" directory.

I then used the media feature in the Wordpress dashboard and uploaded an image. The thumbnail image didn't show at first but when I refresh the screen it appeared.

I looked at the permissions down the entire path of /wp-content/uploads/2018/10 and they all show 0755. That permission setting was consistent through the entire directory structure.

I'm not sure why the "10" directory wasn't created automatically by the Wordpress site.

Answer 1

I found the issue. I moved my domains and had to update where I stored my uploads. I had to update the "Store uploads in this folder" box.

Settings -> Media -> Store uploads in this folder