Admin Console (Port 2087) File Manager Permissions (Chmod)
BoostonCP File Permissions Modal

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.


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

  1. Select the file or folder you want to modify.
  2. Click Permissions from the Actions menu.
  3. Enter the numeric permission (e.g., 0755 or 0644) or check the Read/Write/Execute permission boxes.
  4. Recursive Modification: When editing a folder, check Apply Recursively to All Subdirectories & Files if you want all nested content updated at once.
  5. Click Apply Permissions.