Error after install

Backlight 4, 5 & 6 Support
#1

I have followed the instruction for upgrading and the files are installed on my server under the public_html in the backlight folder. Upon trying access Backlight I receive this message:

Unable to write to backlight/modules. Make sure this directory can be written to by the server.

I do not see a modules folder under Backlight. There was one that unzipped with the upgrade, but it contained no files. I have set the permissions to read, write and execute for the backlight files and still cannot access the admin. I have upgraded from version 1.2.3 - Any assistance would be appreciated.

#2

Can you double check that the update procedure was done correctly, including the index.php and .htaccess files are in their proper places?
https://ttg-tips-and-tricks.barbeephoto.com/updating-from-backlight-1-to-backlight-3/

#3

Thanks for responding so quick Rod. Correct me if I am wrong, but it appears both of those files are outside the Backlight folder in the link you sent. Currently the .htaccess and index.php are in the Backlight folder. If they need to reside outside the Backlight folder, that is a problem as they will over ride the existing .htaccess and index.php for my main site.

#4

Access rights might apply as well to the /backlight folder too so that the installer can create the modules directory. Try with 755 first. See the Permissiones paragraph in the documentation at https://backlight.me/docs/creating-writable-server-side-directories#permissions.

Currently the .htaccess and index.php are in the Backlight folder. If they need to reside outside the Backlight folder, that is a problem as they will over ride the existing .htaccess and index.php for my main site.

What will you be using Backlight for? Just Galleries, then that’s not an issue. If you want to use it for your home page and other pages such as about or contact, then .htaccess and index.php are needed in the root directory as well (see https://backlight.me/docs/installation#step-1-unzip-and-upload).

#5

There are two sets of index.php and .htaccess files. One set goes in the root of the site and is in the root of the unzipped download folder.
The other set in the backlight/ folder. Your unzipped Backlight installer folder should look like this:
backlight/
galleries/
.htaccess
index.php

#6

If it’s of any help to you, the docs for the WP Theme also lay out an example of Backlight being installed without the “home” index.php and .htaccess files:

#7

Hi Daniel,

I just want to use Backlight for the Client response / galleries component. I have a completely different website. The backlight does reside in my main website.

#8

Thanks Matt. I may utilize this at some point, but I am still trying to resolve the issue of being unable to access the admin page.

#9

I currently have the custom, data and installer permissions set to 755. The .htaccess, index.php and env.php.skel are all set to 744 which equates to read, write ,execute as that is all it allows.

#10

Okay, then there is no need to have index.html and .htaccess in the root directory modified!

#11

Solved the issue. When uploading the files, the modules folder would not go as it was empty. I tried multiple times. I ended up just creating the folder myself in the backlight folder. After creating the folder, I was able to install and access. Thanks to all who helped the troubleshooting. Your input was greatly appreciated.