[Assigned] Let users upload images when controlling via Access

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[cesarZ]

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I'm trying to set up a WordPress install with WPML and Toolset Access following this guide (https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/how-to-use-access-plugin-to-create-editors-for-specific-language/), but struggling with getting the users with 'special' accounts to upload images to the media library. I've given them all rights in the Access settings, but I still keep getting an error that uploads are not allowed with that account.

Is there any documentation that you are following?
Yes, this guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/how-to-use-access-plugin-to-create-editors-for-specific-language/

Is there a similar example that we can see?

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[Christopher Amirian]

Hi,

Welcome to Toolset support. First, please check if you can deactivate Toolset Access, the upload is possible? That will confirm the issue is the settings in the Toolset Access and not another reason.

If the issue is the settings, then please check the points below:

1) Give the role the upload_files capability

WP Admin → Toolset → Access Control → Custom Roles → edit the role → General capabilities → enable upload_files.

2) If upload happens via a Toolset Form, enable the Media Library option for that role

WP Admin → Toolset → Access Control → Toolset Forms tab → enable “Use any Media Library file when adding files to front-end Post Forms” for that role.

3) Make sure the form uses the native WP media manager

In the Form settings, enable using the WordPress media manager for image/file fields (so logged-in users can use the Media Library UI).

If you’re using the Add Media button inside a WYSIWYG field, Access’ “limit Media Library to own media” does not work there:

https://toolset.com/errata/access-setting-to-limit-media-library-to-own-media-doesnt-work-with-add-media-button-of-wysiwyg-editor

Thanks.

[cesarZ]

Hi Christopher,

Thanks for the reply! When I disable the plugin, the editor-accounts for the specific languages have no usable rights because they are set up as subscribers just like the tutorial suggests.

Should I change the subscriber role capabillities, or is it wise to create a custom role and then give them upload_files rights?

We are not using Toolset Forms, just the regular Media Library and upload in pages and Elementor. All regular capabilities.

Thanks!