File Manager • Permissions Modal • Native 1920x1080 View
📌 Purpose & Quick Summary
Use the Permissions Modal to inspect and modify Linux file mode bits (chmod) and user ownership. This resolves common 403 Forbidden errors, webserver upload permission errors, and script execution restrictions.
⚙️ Recommended Standard Linux Permissions
| Item Type | Recommended Chmod | Octal Notation | Owner / Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Directories | 0755 (rwxr-xr-x) |
Read, Write, Execute for Owner; Read & Execute for others | www:www |
| Standard Files (PHP, HTML, Images) | 0644 (rw-r--r--) |
Read & Write for Owner; Read only for others | www:www |
Sensitive Config (wp-config.php, .env) |
0600 or 0640 |
Read & Write strictly restricted | www:www |
🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions: Modifying Permissions
- Select the file or folder you want to modify.
- Click Permissions from the Actions menu.
- Enter the numeric permission (e.g.,
0755or0644) or check the Read/Write/Execute permission boxes. - Recursive Modification: When editing a folder, check Apply Recursively to All Subdirectories & Files if you want all nested content updated at once.
- Click Apply Permissions.