WordPress is one of the best CMS (Content Management System) over the web, but still there various errors in this platform. 

Sometimes you can see an error \”Sorry, This File Type is Not Permitted for Security Reasons\” in WordPress during any File Upload. 

Although you can upload most common file types in WordPress without any error. But if you are trying to upload any file type which is not supported by WordPress then you may see the error  \”Sorry, This File Type is Not Permitted for Security Reasons\”. 

So, today in this article we will give you full explanation that how you can solve the error \”Sorry, This File Type is Not Permitted for Security Reasons\”. Let\’s get start. 

Why \”Sorry, This File Type is Not Permitted for Security Reasons\” Error Occurs in WordPress

Before we proceed to find out the solution of this problem, let\’s first know that why this error occurs. 

The most common reason to appear the error \”Sorry, This File Type is Not Permitted for Security Reasons\” is that WordPress is not supporting the file type which is uploading by the user. 

You may see the following screen before you when you try to upload the unsupported file type from File manager.

The main reason behind this error is \”WordPress Site Security\”. WordPress knows it very well that any user may insert malicious code or can perform any abnormal activity on the site using File Upload. 

That is why WordPress keeps the control on uploading the file types. Mostly users are allowed to upload simple file types using File Upload button. These files are image files, video files or any document files. 

How to Fix \”Sorry, This File Type is Not Permitted for Security Reasons\” Error in WordPress

There are few methods to fix this error message. These methods are as below:

1. Upload the File Using FTP
2. Check the File Type Extension Spelling
3. Allow new file types using a Plugin

Upload the File Using FTP

One of the method to upload any file to your WordPress Site is via FTP. You can upload any file type to your Website using this method. 

But this method is not the solution of the problem. Because each and every time you have to go to the Site\’s FTP panel to upload the files which is not practical. 

There should be a way to upload the file using WordPress File Upload button. Don\’t worry, there is another method in which you will be able to upload any file using your WordPress Dashboard.