To upload media to WordPress, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard Open your web browser and enter the URL of your WordPress website followed by "/wp-admin" (e.g., "www.example.com/wp-admin"). Enter your administrator username and password to log in. After successful login, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step 2: Access the Media Library In the admin dashboard, locate the sidebar menu on the left-hand side. Find and hover over the "Media" option. This will expand a submenu with options like "Library," "Add New," "Bulk Select," and more. Click on "Library" to access the media library.
Step 3: Click on "Add New" On the "Media Library" page, you will see a button labeled "Add New" near the top of the screen. Click on it to initiate the media upload process.
Step 4: Select or Drag and Drop Files A media uploader window will open, allowing you to select files from your computer. You can either click the "Select Files" button and browse your computer to choose the files you want to upload or simply drag and drop the files from your computer into the media uploader window.
Step 5: Observe Upload Progress Once you've selected or dragged and dropped the files, WordPress will begin uploading them. You will be able to see the progress of each upload, and the files will appear in the media library once the uploads are complete.
Step 6: Edit Media Details (Optional) After the files are uploaded, you can edit the media details if desired. Click on the uploaded file to view its details. You can modify the title, caption, alt text, and description of the media. These details help with search engine optimization and accessibility.
Step 7: Insert Media into Posts or Pages Once the media is uploaded and its details are set, you can insert it into your posts or pages. When editing a post or page, place the cursor where you want to insert the media and click on the "Add Media" button located above the editor. This will open the media library. Select the desired media file, adjust any settings if needed, and click on the "Insert into post" or "Insert into page" button.
Congratulations! You have successfully uploaded media to WordPress. The uploaded media can now be used within your website's content. Repeat these steps to upload additional media files as needed.
