Arduino online editor doesn't have an option for selecting port

[deadsoul123]

I am current using an ESP8266 wifi module but the online editor doesn't allow me to upload through the USB as the port is not recognized.

[J-M-L]

is that really IDE 1.x ?? (likely 2.x)

what do you see if you click on

[deadsoul123]

i can't click on it, and i'm not sure about the IDE I'm new so didnt know which category to click on sorry.

[J-M-L]

@deadsoul123

can't click on it, and i'm not sure about the IDE

is that an app or you accessed this from your web browser (the Arduino Web Editor)?

for the latter see https://docs.arduino.cc/learn/starting-guide/the-arduino-web-editor/

[hallowed31]

Are you using a Chromebook?

[ptillisch]

Hi @deadsoul123. This is caused by a bug recently introduced into Arduino Cloud that affects ESP32 and ESP8266 boards. I have submitted a formal report to the Arduino Cloud Developers and will report back here if I have any news to share regarding a resolution.

For now, please use Arduino IDE when you need to upload Arduino Cloud IoT Thing sketches to your ESP8266 board via the serial port.

You can use the Arduino Cloud sketchbook integration feature of Arduino IDE 2.x to get convenient access to all your Arduino Cloud sketches (including Thing sketches) for use in Arduino IDE:

https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v2/tutorials/ide-v2-cloud-sketch-sync

[pert]

I moved your topic to a more appropriate forum category @deadsoul123.

In the future, please take the time to pick the forum category that best suits the subject of your question. There is an "About the _____ category" topic at the top of each category that explains its purpose.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

[ptillisch]

Hello again @deadsoul123. The bug that caused Cloud Editor to not recognize the serial ports of ESP32 and ESP8266 boards has now been fixed. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.

There is one remaining problem you should be aware of: if you have multiple Arduino boards (or other devices that produce serial ports) connected to your computer, Cloud Editor might pick the wrong port to use. I have submitted a report about this problem to the developers. For now, please disconnect any additional Arduino boards from your computer before opening an Arduino Cloud IoT Thing sketch in Cloud Editor when using a serial port to upload to the board.

Please give it a try and let us know if you still have any problems.