Hi there, I am trying to install a youtibe clone and it is asking me to chmod 777 some directories and files. I googled it but must admit it all looks like German to me I somewhat gathered I needed to change the permission to be read and write, and I did do this through GoDaddy file manager, but when attemping to install its still telling me i need to chmod 777 these files. Anyone have any advice to send me in the right direction? It would be greatly appreciated.
777 is read, write and execute permissions for owner, group and world. Essentially, make sure that you give every permission you can to both the files and the directory/ies that those files are in...
be careful allowing 777 permissions to folder. Although many insist that it is not that harmful, anybody can upload any script to compromise your server. be sure to check the type of file before allowing to upload. You can find a good work around for 777 permissions here:
if you have shell access then you literally run the "chmod" command eg. "chmod -R 777 public_html/public/" will recursively make the public directory and all it's contents readable, writable, and executable by everyone
I am still totally lost. I tried switching from a microsoft server to a linux server which more easily allows me to change the settings for files, but it will not let me do it for an actual folder, which is what the install is telling me I need to do. Whenever I try to change the permission of the foler id just changes the permissions of all the files contained in the folder. Anyways, I appreciate all your responses but I think I may just have to throw in the towel on this one
CHMOD With File Manager 1. Go to the folder where you uploaded youtibe clone (public_html). 2. Click on the directories and files name. 3. In the right hand menu which appears click on the ‘Change Permissions’ link. 4. Tick the 9 boxes which appear. 5. Click on the button named ‘Change’ to CHMOD the file... CHMOD With Cute FTP 1. Go to the folder where you uploaded youtibe clone (public_html). 2. Right click the file or directory name. 3. Select CHMOD from the menu which appears. 4. Tick all of the boxes or enter 777 into the Manual Input box. 5. Click on the button named ‘OK’ to CHMOD the file...
You right click on the file in an FTP program and click on properties, then in the box with 3 number in it, type 777 and then save it. You need to do this to all files and folders that it is required for. Hope this helps.