Publishing upload errors

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I am doing just a simple 2 page update to my website. First update when I published to the site it uploaded over 700 files. Mostly .php files. After the update and I added to one page now when I publish the site it is over 2,000 files and it times out around 600 files. Error says unstable connection or out of disk space. I am using GoDaddy and I checked with them and I have plenty of disk space. I am sure it is a setting I am missing because why are so many files being uploaded for a simple change to one page?

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Could you try reducing the number of connections, or better yet, connect using SFTP (we’ve found that to be much more stable).

Failing that, you can export locally and upload using a third-party client like Transmit.

@elementsbot, could you look in the Elements manual and explain how to reduce the number of connections when uploading via FTP for @zonerider?

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Reading https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs

It seems I’m unable to directly access the details of how to reduce the number of connections for FTP in Elements from the manual right now. However, usually, this setting is within the publishing settings of your project.

Here’s a general guideline you can follow:

  1. Open your project in Elements.
  2. Navigate to the Publishing Settings. This is typically under the site settings or specific export settings.
  3. Look for FTP Connection Settings. Here, you should find options to adjust the number of concurrent connections.
  4. Reduce the number of connections. Try setting it to a lower value like 2 or 3.

For a more detailed step-by-step, I recommend checking the Elements documentation directly on their site or their support community on YouTube. If further help is needed, feel free to ask the community here or check the Elements Support Forum.

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We’ve also just made the following live: How to Fix Publishing Issues in Elements in the Manual!

Let us know how you get on.

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I have tried all speed settings. Gets to 600 of the 2,000 files and fails every time.

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It seems like you’re experiencing quite a frustrating publishing issue. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can do next:

  1. Switch to SFTP: If you haven’t already, try switching your connection to SFTP. It’s generally more stable and might help with your uploading issue.

  2. Check Hosting Limits: Double-check the FTP upload limits with GoDaddy. Sometimes, hosting providers impose upload restrictions that might not be obvious.

  3. Local Export and Upload: As a workaround, export your site locally and use a third-party FTP client like Transmit or Cyberduck to upload. These clients usually handle large uploads more reliably.

  4. Manual Tips Section: You can check the recently updated How to Fix Publishing Issues in Elements for more guidance.

  5. Check File Changes: Consider reviewing the changes to see why so many files are being modified. Sometimes, a single change can unintentionally cause many files to be regenerated.

Feel free to ask more questions if needed or update us on your progress! The community is here to help.