Fix WordPress “The link you followed has expired” on GARMTECH Hosting

The WordPress message “The link you followed has expired.” most commonly appears when you try to upload a theme/plugin (or import data) and the upload hits a PHP limit (file size or execution time).

This guide is written for GARMTECH Hosting (Plesk) and WordPress websites.

Step 1: Confirm it is an upload/limit issue

• If the error happens only when uploading a plugin/theme ZIP, it is almost always related to upload_max_filesize and post_max_size.
• If the error happens during import (demo content, large files), it can be related to execution time: max_execution_time / max_input_time.

Step 2: Increase PHP limits in Plesk

1. Open your domain in Plesk: Websites & Domains → select the domain.
2. Click PHP Settings.
3. Adjust the limits (examples):

• upload_max_filesize → set higher than the ZIP you upload (for example 128M)
• post_max_size → set equal or higher than upload_max_filesize (for example 128M or 256M)
• memory_limit → increase if you see memory errors (for example 256M)
• max_execution_time → increase for large imports (for example 180–300)

Note: The maximum values depend on your hosting plan. If you cannot set a higher value, use the alternative method below.

Step 3: Alternative method (FTP/File Manager upload)

If WordPress upload limits cannot be increased enough, you can upload a plugin/theme manually:

1. In Plesk, open Files for your domain.
2. Go to httpdocs/wp-content/plugins/ (for plugins) or httpdocs/wp-content/themes/ (for themes).
3. Upload the ZIP file and use Extract in Plesk File Manager.
4. Open WordPress Admin and activate the plugin/theme.

Step 4: Clear caches and retry

• If you use LiteSpeed Cache, purge the cache after changes.
• Try again (upload/install/import).

If the message continues even after increasing limits, check Plesk Logs for the exact PHP error (it often points directly to the limit that was reached).