How to Fix the Installation Failed: Destination Folder Already Exists Error in WordPress

If you’ve encountered the “Destination Folder Already Exists” error while trying to install a plugin or theme in WordPress, don’t worry! This common error can be easily resolved. In this article, we’ll walk you through four different methods to fix this issue and get your WordPress installation back on track.

What Is the Installation Failed: Destination Folder Already Exists Error?

The “Installation Failed: Destination Folder Already Exists” error occurs when WordPress detects a duplicate folder in your site’s directory. This can happen when a previous installation was interrupted or if an old plugin or theme folder wasn’t removed properly. The solution is to delete the existing folder before proceeding with the installation.

4 Ways to Fix Installation Failed: Destination Folder Already Exists

There are four different methods you can use to fix the “Destination Folder Already Exists” error:

1. Fix the error via the WordPress Dashboard
2. Fix the error via hPanel
3. Fix the error via cPanel
4. Fix the error via an FTP Client

Let’s dive into each method in detail:

1. Fix the Error via the WordPress Dashboard

If you’re installing a plugin or theme manually from the WordPress admin area, WordPress will compare the existing folder with the one you’re trying to install. To fix the error, select “Replace current with uploaded” when prompted. This will overwrite the old folder with the new one.

2. Fix the Error via hPanel

If you’re using Hostinger’s hPanel, you can use the File Manager to fix the error. Here’s how:

• Navigate to the File Manager in your hPanel dashboard.
• Locate the wp-content folder in the root directory of your WordPress website.
• Open either the themes or plugins folder and find the folder causing the issue.
• Right-click on the folder and select Delete.
• Attempt to reinstall the plugin or theme to check if the error has been resolved.

3. Fix the Error via cPanel

If your hosting provider uses cPanel, you can follow these steps:

• Access the File Manager in your cPanel dashboard.
• Navigate to the wp-content folder in the root directory of your WordPress website.
• Open either the themes or plugins folder and find the folder causing the issue.
• Right-click on the folder and select Delete.
• Attempt to reinstall the plugin or theme to check if the error has been resolved.

4. Fix the Error via an FTP Client

If your WordPress site is hosted on a VPS server, you can use an FTP client to fix the error:

• Establish an FTP connection to access your website’s server.
• Navigate to the wp-content folder and locate the folder causing the issue.
• Right-click on the folder and select Delete.
• Attempt to reinstall the plugin or theme to check if the error has been resolved.

By following these methods, you should be able to fix the “Destination Folder Already Exists” error and continue with your WordPress installation.

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