Sometimes needing to CHMOD a file(s) or a directory is a must, and often its easier and quicker to do while your FTP is open. If you have newly installed php / cgi / perl scripts they may need to have permissions modified.
When you CHMOD a file you are changing the permission privileges on a file or directory. Most install.txt files give instructions on what the permission settings should be.
* If you tried to CHMOD a file and you received a permission denied error you may not have permission to CHMOD files on the remote server through WS_FTP. If this is the case ask your host to allow your user to CHMOD files. Most hosting companies shouldn’t have a problem with this.
CHMOD:
In the remote site window select file(s) or directory and “right click”. When the menu opens choose “chmod (UNIX)” at the bottom.
This will open the “Remote file permissions” window. To chmod your files follow the examples below.
“chmod 777 file/directory�? Gives read, write and execute access for everyone on a file. Most open type of permission.
�?chmod 755 file/directory�? Gives read and execute access for everyone on a file. Gives write access to the owner file / the person who installed the file.
“chmod 666 file/directory�? Gives read and write access for everyone on a file. Often log files.
Good Luck
~ TheDoc
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