How do I access to files on Azure WordPress service?

Wayne Wilson 30 Reputation points
2025-01-06T19:36:57.08+00:00

I have created a WordPress site on Azure using the Azure service. The site works, I can get onto the admin page, can connect to the DB through phpmyadmin (after a non-obvious authentication change) but I can only access the WordPress files via SSH triggered from the App Service.

I am using Storage Explorer, and can look at the storage blobs on both the staging and production slots, but no WP files show there (although I can upload files and see then there).

I have tried to connect via FileZilla, but cannot connect. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong when connecting, or if I have to change some authentication settings to allow this like I had to for phpmyadmin.

I have googled this for hours and either the information is old and is no longer relevant, or I cannot get the advice to work.

Can someone point me in the right direction? How can I access my WordPress files on Azure using a client so I can transfer and edit files?

Thanks!

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  1. Keshavulu Dasari 2,835 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-07T01:52:26.3033333+00:00

    Hi Wayne Wilson ,

    I'm glad to hear you got it working with FileZilla, As for the blob storage, you're right if you're not using a caching plugin like W3 Total Cache, you might not need it for your WordPress site.

    Regarding the issue with W3 Total Cache and your images disappearing, this is a common problem that can occur due to several reasons:

    1. Cache Propagation: Sometimes, it does take a bit of time for the cache to propagate. However, if the images are still not showing after a reasonable amount of time, there might be other issues.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: Ensure that the settings in W3 Total Cache are correctly configured. Misconfiguration can lead to images not being displayed.
    3. CDN Issues: If you're using a CDN (Content Delivery Network) with W3 Total Cache, make sure the CDN is properly set up and that the images are correctly uploaded to the CDN
      Check your . htaccess file for any incorrect directives that might be affecting the display of images

    Minify Settings: Sometimes, the minify settings in W3 Total Cache can cause issues with images. Try disabling minification for images and see if that resolves the problem


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