Permissions How to

Changing File Permissions

Using an FTP Client

understanding permissions

To be a bit more helpful. You simply need to navigate to /wp-content/themes/ and then change the permissions of the file(s) your trying to modify on the server disc. This can also be called CHMODing files. Usually you can find this under “Modify Permissions” or “CHMOD” within an FTP client. If your using a web interface like cPanel then it will be labelled “Change Permissions” within the Web Interface. This is done for many reasons, But the most important reason is for security.

-DK

I don’t understand HOW to change the permissions to the suggested scheme

Perhaps I should have elaborated.

Take the time to understand the implications of changing file permissions. Not knowing how, indicates that you may not be aware of what they mean to you and others. The last link I gave you gives an overview of what numeric file permissions mean, as well as plain english examples with good pictures, of the most common method of changing file permissions using an FTP client. It also touches on the “chmod” command, that DK mentions, which is usually used via SSH or local console.

To be a bit more helpful. You simply need to navigate to /wp-content/themes/ and then change the permissions of the file(s)

Maybe true, but not necessarily wise if you are already feeling humbled by the basics. …and no offense intended. It’s just the facts.

Using the theme and plugin editor from within the WordPress admin, as opposed to editing locally or via ftp, may be easy, but can have some security implications as well if not properly attended to when you are finished editing.

Okay, so, first of all my experience with wordpress the last two days has humbled me. I often feel that I know a bit more than the “common folk” about these things but I guess I stand in the middle.

I made an educated guess based on this comment as well, that you may need to further your own education, about basic file permissions and the tools used to edit and transfer files, in order to enable yourself to make confident, well informed decisions about editing and file/folder permissions in the future.

Best wishes..

Cj

Thank you all this fixed and educated me. I have a fairly good understanding of HTML but I’ll have build my understanding of PHP and dealing with the server.

No offense taken Cj, thanks.

Can anyone tell me what I should change the file permissions to please. Is it different for different things? What should I change the ermssions on my theme files to? Thanks very much.

Generally file permissions should be 644 and folder permissions should be 755. Unless requested by the template/plugin, etc., stick to those permissions.