Chmod

[Jonathan]

What does it mean to "Chmod777"? And how would i do that in winXP?

[pyro]

CHMOD is a *nix only thing. CHMODing a file or directory to 777 means to give full permissions to everyone - Owner, Group, and Other.

[Jonathan]

So how would I chmod... How do I change a file>?

[pyro]

CHMODing a file doesn't change the file, just the file permissions. To CHMOD files, you will need an FTP client. Then just log into your site via FTP, browse to the file, and CHMOD it...

[Jonathan]

So could you explain how to chmod through WS_FTP?, Well, I will give it a shot..

[Vasilli]

Hi Jonathan

Depending on the version of WS_FTP you have (i use WS_FTP Pro ver - 7.2) you connect to your site open the directory the file you want to chmod is in, right click on the file, scroll down to operations, then FTP comands (bottom of the list) and then click on CHMOD(unix) then when the new little window opens up type in 777 and your done!!

Remember only to apply this to the file you want to allow people to READ, WRITE, and EXECUTE.

Hope this helped you

Jono

[Jonathan]

Thanks

[Jona]

Originally posted by pyro
To CHMOD files, you will need an FTP client.

Can't you also change the file permissions (CHMOD) if you have a File Manager?

[J]ona

[pyro]

Yeah, if it supports it... I'd think all FTP clients would support CHMOD, so that is the easiest way, IMO.

[Jona]

'Twas just to clarify for those who didn't know. ;)

[J]ona