Introduction
When you see “The link you followed has expired. Please try again.” during the BuddyBoss plugin upload, it’s almost always caused by your server’s PHP upload size or execution time being too low. Raising these limits will allow WordPress to process larger ZIP files without timing out.
Increase Your PHP Upload Limits
To resolve this, you’ll need to bump up your site’s maximum upload size and execution time. You can find several methods in this guide to increase those PHP settings:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-increase-the-upload-max-filesize-in-wordpress/
Once you’ve raised your upload limits, retry uploading the BuddyBoss plugin—the installation should complete without error.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: Can I install the plugin via FTP instead?
A: Yes. Unzip the BuddyBoss plugin locally and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins/ via FTP or your file manager. Then activate it under Plugins > Installed Plugins.
Q: Are there any security risks to raising these limits?
A: Higher limits alone pose minimal risk. Just ensure you keep PHP, WordPress, and your plugins up to date, and restrict file editing in production (DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT).
Q: Who do I contact if I still can’t install?
A: Open a support ticket via your BuddyBoss account dashboard so our team can help diagnose your environment.
