Setting File Permissions
chmod changes the access permissions or modes of the specified files or directories. Permissions determine who can read, change or execute a file.
2 ways to chmod :. file manager :. FTP
Online File Manger
1. access file manger
Log into your control panel
Access the file manager
In your root directory var/www/html find the file you need to CHMOD
Click on the file icon to change file settings or click on the folder icon to change folder settings
Check the required check boxes and click on update permissions
If you were only provided with the preset number
i.e. chmod 755 see below
chmod using FTP
FTP > find the file > find the settings for chmod usually properties
TIP: Right clicking on the file will usually bring up a chmod settings
You will see a screen like the one below from smartFTP
type your permissions > click ok
Setting File Permissions
We recommend using your FTP client to CHMOD
