How do I change my file permissions?

gabe

7 years ago

By changing the permissions on individual files, you can choose who can read, write and execute your files.

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Start by accessing your Web Hostin g dashboard.

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Select File Manager from your account dashboard.

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On the next page, find the file or directory whose permissions you want to modify, and select Permissions.

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Make your necessary changes and select Change Permissions to confirm them.

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Start by logging in to your legacy Control Panel. For details on how to do this, please read the following article: How do I access and manage my products?

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From there, select Web Hosting or Premium Hosting within the ‘Manage active products’ section, depending on which product you wish to use.

Next, select Manage opposite the ‘(bought before XX/XX/XX)’ option.

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This will show you an overview of your current hosting packages. Click Manage for the account you wish to use.

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On the next page, select Manage for the domain you wish to update.

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Scroll down to the Files section and click the File Manager button.

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From the File Manager, select the file you wish to change the permissions on and press the CHMOD icon.

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Here you will be able to change the permissions of your file, when you have made your changes press the Savebutton.