File Permission Guide
Permissions control who can read, write, and execute files.
Permission Numbers
| Number | Permission |
|---|
| 4 | Read |
| 2 | Write |
| 1 | Execute |
Add numbers together: Read+Write = 4+2 = 6
Common Permissions
| Value | Use For |
|---|
| 644 | Files (standard) |
| 755 | Folders (standard) |
| 600 | Sensitive config files |
| 777 | Never use - security risk |
Changing Permissions
- Open File Manager
- Right-click file or folder
- Select Change Permissions
- Tick boxes or enter numbers
- Click Change Permissions
Fixing Permission Errors
If you see "Permission denied" or "403 Forbidden":
- Set files to 644
- Set folders to 755
- For wp-config.php: 600 or 644
Security: Never set files or folders to 777. It allows anyone to modify them.