Q: DevKinsta Version A: 1.0.1 Q: OS Version A: Windows 10 Pro 20H2 Q: Docker Desktop Version A: 3.1.0 Q: Detailed Description of the Problem A: After site creation I saw that some default themes and plugins needs to be updated (new versions available). When I click the Update button I’m greet…

With the release of DevKinsta 2.0, this issue should now be solved. You can download DevKinsta 2.0+ here . Let us know if you continue to see this issue!

To fix you can add this line to wp-config.php, which solved my problem. /** Sets up ‘direct’ method for wordpress, auto update without ftp */ define(‘FS_METHOD’,‘direct’);

Great idea @Didou_Schol . Thanks for the tip. We’ll continue looking into this as well in the meantime.

I can confirm this is happening for me on an imported site from MyKinsta. macOS, M1 with Docker preview. However, it doesn’t happen on fresh installs. Not to complicate it at all for you. :smile:

Michael, Has Kinsta come-up with a solution yet? I’m using a site that was pulled down from my Kinsta server. I don’t have a clue what the Hostname, FTP Username, or FTP Password are. I’ve never used or needed them before. As far as I can tell, Kinsta is the only resource for finding a fix. I pu…

Hi @nametags4u . Try adding define(‘FS_METHOD’,‘direct’); inside your wp-config.php file. That should remove the issue until a patch is available for resolve this.

[image] Didou_Schol: /** Sets up ‘direct’ method for wordpress, auto update without ftp */ define(‘FS_METHOD’,‘direct’); No luck… Back to Laragon until this is fixed.

Hi @nametags4u , sorry for the difficulties here and that the above adjustments didn’t help :pensive: Rest assured this is on our radar and we will update the thread as soon as we have something more to offer!

Hi all :wave: While we haven’t been able to duplicate this at the moment so far we feel this may be permission related, if anyone continues to see that prompt beyond the wp-config.php edit (perhaps @nametags4u ) may we please have you try running the following command? docker exec devkinsta_fpm ch…

Thanks Melissa, I’m getting ready to try your suggestions… In the meantime, it didn’t dawn on me before, but I get Security Warnings every time I launch a site from DevKinsta. I always accept the risk. That may be why I can’t run updates. This is the specific warning I get. Note that I do not get …

You’re welcome! I don’t believe that would cause it, as that should only relate to how your browser is validating the SSL with the local domain :thinking: Are you able to share what version of Firefox you’re using? Is the same warning triggered on other browsers? I’ll check with our team about thi…

Windows 10: updating themes/plugins requires FTP creds

DevKinsta Bug Reports

nametags4u (Frank Olivio) March 3, 2021, 5:11pm 12

No luck… Back to Laragon until this is fixed.

Issue requires FTP creds

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Windows 10: updating themes/plugins requires FTP creds

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