# Why can't my user upload images in the WYSIWYG or file chooser?

> The Upload tab requires the Upload images in file chooser Site Role ability, and on versions before 8.22 also Bypass workflow.

URL: https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/cascade-administration/permissions/user-upload-images-in-wysiwyg-or-file-chooser.html
category: Cascade Administration
article-type: troubleshooting
content-kind: faq
release-availability: all
tags: wysiwyg, files, permissions
updated: 2026-10-06

If your users don't see the **Upload** tab when inserting images in the WYSIWYG or browsing in a file chooser, they're missing Site Role abilities. Uploading files through the file chooser requires:

- **Upload: Upload images in file chooser**
- **Workflow: Bypass workflow** — on versions before 8.22, see below

> As of Cascade CMS v8.22, **Bypass workflow** is no longer required to upload images in file choosers. The folder being uploaded into must not require Workflow.

If you don't want a user to be able to bypass workflow, they'll need to upload files ahead of time using an Asset Factory, then browse for them in the file chooser.

See [Roles](https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/cascade-administration/permissions/roles.html) for how these abilities are assigned.