File permission wp-config and WP mail SMTP?

  • Resolved Alwin

    (@wp-opti)


    4 years, 12 months ago

    I have my SMTP password (which I use in the WP mail SMTP settings) stored in my wp-config file.

    To secure my wp-config file I want to change the file permissions from 600 to 400.

    Is that a problem for the WP mail SMTP plugin to do his work? Does the plugin need wriye access to wp-config? Or is it save to change the file permission to 400?

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  • Hi @wp-opti,

    I apologize for the delayed response. 400 permissions mean only the file owner can read it. So, as long as WordPress can read the file, there should not be any issues.

    I hope this helps!

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