I’m trying to figure out how to change where Zapier uploads files in my WordPress site. Right now, it’s putting everything in the media library. But I’d rather have the files go into a specific folder I’ve set up.
Is there a way to tell Zapier to use a custom upload location? I’ve looked through the settings, but I can’t seem to find an option for this. Maybe there’s a plugin or some code I can add to make it work?
I’d really appreciate any tips or suggestions on how to get this working. It would save me a lot of time if I could get the files to go exactly where I need them. Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve encountered this limitation with Zapier as well. While there’s no direct way to change the upload location within Zapier itself, I found a workaround using the WordPress File Upload plugin. It allows you to create custom upload folders and provides a REST API endpoint that Zapier can use.
To implement this, install the plugin, set up your desired folder structure, and then use Zapier’s WordPress action to post to the plugin’s API endpoint instead of the default media library. You’ll need to adjust your Zap to include the necessary API parameters.
This method requires a bit more initial setup, but it gives you precise control over file placement without resorting to FTP. It’s been quite reliable in my experience, though you may need to tweak file permissions occasionally.
I’ve actually dealt with this exact issue before. Unfortunately, Zapier doesn’t have a built-in way to change the upload location for WordPress - it’s hardcoded to use the media library.
What worked for me was using the Add File action in Zapier to upload to a custom folder via FTP instead. You’ll need FTP credentials for your WordPress site. Then in the Zap, use the FTP by Zapier integration to specify the exact folder path.
It takes a bit more setup, but gives you full control. Just make sure the folder permissions are set correctly so WordPress can access the files. You may also want to add a step to your Zap that creates a media library entry pointing to the custom location.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you need any other details on setting it up this way.
hey mate, i had a similar issue. have u tried the wp media folder plugin? it lets u organize uploads into folders. might work with zapier too. just install it and check if zapier picks up the new folder structure. worth a shot imo. lemme know if it helps!