When WordPress asks for FTP credentials to install plugins, it means that it doesn’t have the proper permissions to write to the filesystem. This issue typically occurs when WordPress doesn’t have the necessary permissions to directly modify files on the server. There are a few potential solutions:

Correct File Permissions: Ensure that the correct permissions are set for the WordPress files and directories. Typically, directories should have a permission of 755 and files should have a permission of 644. You can adjust permissions using an FTP client or a command-line tool like SSH.

Ownership of Files: Verify that the files and directories are owned by the correct user and group. If you’re using a hosting provider, they might have specific recommendations for ownership settings.

Configure FTP Credentials in wp-config.php: You can bypass the FTP credentials prompt by adding FTP credentials directly to your wp-config.php file. However, this method involves storing sensitive information in a plaintext file, so it’s not recommended unless you’re on a secure server. Add the following lines to your wp-config.php file, replacing the placeholders with your FTP details:
define('FS_METHOD', 'direct');
define('FTP_BASE', '/path/to/wordpress/');
define('FTP_CONTENT_DIR', '/path/to/wordpress/wp-content/');
define('FTP_PLUGIN_DIR ', '/path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/');
define('FTP_USER', 'username');
define('FTP_PASS', 'password');
define('FTP_HOST', 'ftp.example.com');
define('FTP_SSL', false);


Replace /path/to/wordpress/ with the absolute path to your WordPress installation directory, and fill in the FTP credentials (username, password, ftp.example.com) accordingly.

Ask Your Hosting Provider: If you’re not comfortable making changes to file permissions or editing configuration files, consider reaching out to your hosting provider’s support team for assistance. They may be able to adjust server configurations or provide guidance specific to their platform.

By implementing one of these solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue of WordPress asking for FTP credentials when installing plugins.