Uploading Images in WordPress

Uploading Images in WordPress #

A. Through the Media Library #

1. Access the WordPress Dashboard:
   • Navigate to your WordPress website’s login page, often located at https://yourdomainname.com/wp-admin.
   • Enter your administrator username and password.
   • Click on “Log In”.
2. Go to the Media Library:
   • On the left-hand menu of the Dashboard, click on “Media”.
   • Click on “Add New”.
3. Upload Your Image:
   • Drag and drop your image(s) into the dotted box where it says “Drop files to upload” or click on “Select Files” to choose a file from your computer.
   • WordPress will automatically begin uploading the image(s).
4. Edit Image Details (Optional):
   • After uploading, click on the image in the Media Library.
   • A popup will appear showing the image’s details. Here you can edit the title, caption, alt text, and description if needed.

B. Directly from a Post or Page Editor #

1. Open the Post or Page Editor:
   • If you want to create a new post or page, click on “Posts” or “Pages” from the left-hand menu and then click “Add New”.
   • If you’re editing an existing post or page, simply click on its title in the list.
2. Insert an Image:
   • Click on the location in the editor where you want the image to appear.
   • Click on the “Add Media” button above the editor.
3. Upload or Select Your Image:
   • To upload a new image, click on the “Upload Files” tab and drag and drop your image or click “Select Files”.
   • To use an image that’s already in your Media Library, simply click on it from the list under the “Media Library” tab.
4. Set Image Details:
   • On the right side, you can set the alignment, link settings, and size for your image.
   • Make sure to fill out the “Alt Text” field for accessibility and SEO purposes.
5. Insert the Image:
   • Click on the “Insert into post” or “Insert into page” button.
6. Save or Publish Your Post/Page:
   • Click on “Publish” (for new posts/pages) or “Update” (for existing ones) to save your changes.