PHP upload problems

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Any ideas why this isn't working? I've used it many times before. I have a folder called 'uploads' in the same directory

$target_path = "uploads/";
 $target_path = $target_path . basename( $_FILES['file']['name']); 

 if(! move_uploaded_file($_FILES['file']['tmp_name'], $target_path)) {
  $error = 1;
 }

The file input form seems to be working, as when i echo out $_POST['file']; the file name is correct

Thanks

what's the exact problem? if the file isn't being moved, you should try to use an absolute $target_path (/.../.../uploads) instead of a relative one (uploads/). if upload is in the same dir as the php file you're working on, $target_path = basedir(__FILE__) . '/uploads/'; will work — MartinodF
– MartinodF, Commented May 10, 2010 at 17:36
move_uploaded_files is what throws the error, i tried using an absolute directory too, that didnt work? — user195257
– user195257, Commented May 10, 2010 at 17:43

Sarfraz · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-10 17:46:26Z

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Make sure that:

You have specified the encoding type enctype="multipart/form-data" in the form
The folder uploads has write permissions, chmod to 755
Try prefixing the path with $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT']

answered May 10, 2010 at 17:46

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Gazler · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-10 17:46:09Z

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Have you checked the permissions of the uploads folder? For uploads it usually needs permissions of 777 (Sometimes written as rwxrwxrwx), however I would try 755 or 775 first as there are security implications of allow full write access to global users.

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Mikulas Dite · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-10 17:46:49Z

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Check if you have write privileges set to your uploads folder.

answered May 10, 2010 at 17:46

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