Create button missing after upgrade on Linux
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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.
*Except Fisheye and Crucible
Summary
Symptoms
After upgrade, the "Create" button no longer visible.

Diagnosis
Go to your Installation directory and Confluence Home Directory, and run below's command to show the folder's permission.
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ls -al
Cause
The user account running Confluence does not have the permission to write to the home folder.
Solution
Resolution
Make sure that your user have the permission to write on those folder or you can run below's command to gain access to all user.
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chmod a+x
The button will be triggered after pressing the shortcut key "C"
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