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Problem:
The client is unable to install the OTGS zip file and encounters a blank page with the message "Choose a file" when attempting to upload and install plugins.
Solution:
We recommend creating a full backup of the website. After ensuring the backup is complete, install the WP File Manager plugin. If the issue persists, we ask the client to share their credentials in the private fields provided for further assistance.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 1 year, 2 months ago.

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April 5, 2024 at 11:43 am #15487874

christel-marianneN

Hi,
I am trying to install the OTGS zip file that I just downloaded from my account. But when I try to do this I only get a blank page with one simple message: "Choose a file". I have tried several times, but get the same message.

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April 5, 2024 at 11:32 pm #15490089

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+03:00)

Hi there.

Please create a full backup of the website and then install this plugin on your site:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-manager/

After that, please share the credentials in the private fields I am enabling below.

Thank you.

Mihai

April 8, 2024 at 8:00 am #15492843

christel-marianneN

I can't upload and install any plugins it seems, so I am now waiting for support from the webhoster.

April 8, 2024 at 6:27 pm #15495793

Mihai Apetrei
WPML Supporter since 03/2018

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+03:00)

Got it, thank you for the update!

April 12, 2024 at 12:52 pm #15513007

christel-marianneN

Had to upload an install the plugin manually via file transfer