Modifying file permissions

  • I am trying to modify the header.php template of my theme using the Appearance Editor. But the editor says that the file is “read” only. How can I change it to “read/write”? I read the Codex. but I could not find there clear instructions (how do I access the chmod commsnd?). Can you please provide me with clear steps to change the permissions of header.php? I appreciate your help.

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  • You would access the chmod command normally through a shell login (but you probably won’t have that) or through your FTP software (which you’ve used to upload files). Log in to your FTP, then right click on the file or directory you want to change to read/write. If your software is any good, there will be a “properties” or “permissions” option that you can use to set the “write” permission.

    Thread Starter savmoy

    (@savmoy)

    Thanks for the info. I logged to my FTP. I clicked File Manager. But I can not find in there the header.php template. Where exactly is it?

    Normally wp-content\themes\[your theme name here]\

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