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Mhoram
Mhoram

Reputation: 431

File formats not supported by Wordpress

On a Wordpress site, I would like to make some files available for downloading, and some of these, I've just found out, cannot be added to the media library. Namely, it's not letting me upload a zipped folder, a Sketchup (.skp) file, and an HTML file.

If I want to make files available through a Wordpress site that Wordpress does not support, what are my options? Would it be possible to have a file stored elsewhere and still be downloadable through a link on the Wordpress site? I'm new to Wordpress, but (correct me if I'm wrong) Wordpress.com, where the site in question is hosted, does not seem to allow plugins.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 225

Answers (1)

Nandu
Nandu

Reputation: 325

Wordpress.com is essentially a blogging platform unlike wordpress.org where you can download the wordpress package and install it on a server.Most of blogging service providers wont allow you to upload files to there server due to security issue like Shells and software piracy.

It is better to host your files somewhere else and public link to your blog. Another solution is to buy a hosting account and install wordpress software, where you can upload and store files you need without any restriction.(According to providers usage policies)

Upvotes: 0

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