Add From Server Reloaded

Add From Server Reloaded – The Ultimate WordPress Upload Limit Plugin

Tired of running into WordPress upload limits? Struggling to upload large videos, RAW photos, PDFs, or bulk product images? Add From Server Reloaded is the easy solution to bypass WordPress upload restrictions, import files directly from your server, and manage your Media Library efficiently.

With Add From Server Reloaded, you can upload files of any size without changing PHP configuration or server settings. Works seamlessly on shared hosting, multi-site installations, WooCommerce stores, and WordPress 6.7+.

How It Works (3 Easy Steps)

1. Upload files via FTP/SSH to your server (no size limit)
2. Use Add From Server Reloaded to scan and select files
3. Import directly to WordPress Media Library – done!

Features & Benefits

Enhanced File Import & Management

• One-Click Folder Import – Import entire folders, including subfolders, in one go
• Smart Duplicate Detection – Prevents importing the same file multiple times
• Real-Time File Search – Quickly find any file in your server with live search
• Configurable Root Directory – Change the browsing root directly from plugin settings
• Show/Hide Hidden Files – Toggle visibility for non-importable files
• Last Modified Column – Quickly see when files were last updated
• Batch Import Progress – Visual progress feedback for large file batches
• Keyboard Shortcuts – Ctrl+A to select all, ESC to clear search
• Import Summary – Consolidated message showing all imported files with clickable Media Library links

User Interface Improvements

• Improved folder navigation with clear checkboxes
• Better visual hierarchy – folders distinguished from files
• Clickable breadcrumbs – easily track current folder location
• Import buttons at top & bottom for easier access
• File count display – see how many files/folders are selected
• Success message links – view imported files directly in Media Library

Security & Performance

• Directory Traversal Protection – prevent access outside allowed folders
• Dangerous File Blocking – blocks PHP, EXE, and other unsafe file types
• Enhanced CSRF Protection – all forms nonce verified
• Real Path Validation – prevents path manipulation attacks
• Input Sanitization & Output Escaping – all dynamic outputs sanitized
• Optimized file scanning – faster loading and memory-efficient
• Batch operation progress updates – track large imports easily

Compatibility

• WordPress 6.0 – 6.8
• PHP 7.4 – 8.3
• WooCommerce compatible
• Page builder compatible
• Multi-site compatible
• Works on shared hosting

Credits

This plugin is a fork of the original "Add From Server" plugin by Dion Hulse (70,000+ active installs), with significant enhancements for security, performance, and usability. Modernized for WordPress 6.7+ and includes features users have been requesting for years.

Why Choose Add From Server Reloaded Over Other Methods

Key Benefits Over Original Add From Server Plugin

• One-click folder import, smart duplicate detection, real-time search, root directory configuration
• Security improvements – directory traversal protection, dangerous file blocking, CSRF verification, input/output sanitization
• User interface overhaul – better folder navigation, breadcrumbs, import summary
• Fixed original plugin issues – PHP 8+, WordPress 6.7+, memory exhaustion, duplicate imports
• Performance improvements – optimized scanning, smart memory management, batch progress feedback
• Technical improvements – WordPress 6.8 compatible, PHP 7.4–8.3, full coding standards compliance
• Code quality improvements – replaced deprecated functions, Docblocks, translation ready

Benefits Compared to Editing php.ini

• No server configuration or PHP knowledge needed
• Non-technical users can import files easily
• Safe for shared hosting environments
• Works without root server access

Common Upload Limit Problems Solved

• "The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini"
• "Maximum upload file size: 64MB" or other limits
• Large 4K/8K videos
• RAW photo files (50MB+)
• Bulk product image imports
• PDF documents or other large resources
• Timeouts during uploads on slow internet connections
• Memory exhaustion during uploads
• Browser crashes with large media

Perfect For

• Video creators – import large videos without limits
• Photographers – handle RAW images easily
• E-commerce – bulk import product images and catalogs
• Agencies & developers – streamline client migrations and FTP workflows
• Site migrations – import full media libraries efficiently
• Content sites – bulk import PDFs, audio, and other media