Check file and folder permissions
Understand permission settings and avoid making files writable by everyone.
Where Tools → Files → File Manager → Permissions
Before you start
- Get the correct required permissions from your application or hosting provider.
- Record the original setting. Do not assume every directory should use the same permissions.
Steps
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Open File Manager and locate the exact file or folder.
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Review the read, write and execute permissions for the owner, group and others. Execute on a directory allows traversal; it does not mean the same thing as executing a program file.
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Apply only the values your provider or application requires. Do not use 777 as a general fix for an upload or permission error.
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Avoid recursive changes unless you understand every affected file and folder. Save only when the target and scope are correct.
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Single-click it and inspect the Permissions column. Then click Permissions in the top toolbar to open its settings.
The file list includes a Permissions column and a Permissions toolbar action.
Check it worked
- Confirm the Permissions column shows the intended value.
- Test the original problem and confirm private files have not become publicly readable or writable.