Sample command: chmod 755 wp-content Static Contentĭocument, image, video, and audio files all fall into the category of static content. Everyone else should have read and execute permissions. Only the user that a directory or folder belongs to should have write access. Never allow more access to a file than is absolutely necessary.

execute - The ability to ask the server to treat the file as a program.

write - The ability to change the contents of a file or directory.

read - The ability to view the contents of a file or directory.

other - other refers to any other account on the hosting system.Įach of these category can be granted access to preform the following actions on a file:.

group - group refers to a specific selection of one or more user.

You can think of this in general as the person who uploaded or created the file.

user - A specific account on the hosting system.

On a Linux-based system that is typical of web hosting services, file permissions are granted based on three categories: While it is impossible to give a generic answer that cover all use cases, you should follow these basic guidelines for files that reside in a web accessible location. Proper file permissions are an extremely important part of ensuring that your website is secure.ĭetermining the correct file permissions for any specific file requires one to know what type of information contained in the file and the purpose of that information.

Having said that, the concepts discussed should be applicable to most Linux systems, including our Grid, DV server, and (ve) Server. This is by no means a definitive and/or all-inclusive guide. This article aims to go over some of the basics of file permissions. IntroductionĪll (mt) Media Temple hosting products (read: servers) run some form of Linux. Please take a moment to review the Statement of Support.

This article is provided as a courtesy some of the material covered is outside the scope of support provided by (mt) Media Temple.

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