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I have in the past been stumped by how to set permissions for files and
folders on my webs. In oscommerce it is one of the most asked questions in the
oscommerce install forums by newbies and there are a lot of other programs that
require that you set permissions. Whether it be to allow access for people or
bot or for downloads or to protect files from would be hackers. Yes
there is always the .htaccess protection option but this does not set
permissions it only requires that the user be logged in as the admin to
access the file for editing. Many folders you do not want an .htaccess
file in as you want it available for all or some.
In Fact most files you do not want to restrict with this type of protection
as it will make it impossible for a person to download your file or upload to a
space you have provided. It will also prevent others from making changes if you
are working on an open source project and want to allow this access.
The most common use of permissions is to limit to what degree a person has
access to certain files. Sometimes full access is required in order to allow a
download but then sometimes you do not want an unauthorized person to be able
to change any material yet still give them access to a file for download. Or
you want to make it a read only so they can see it on the net but cannot access
the write function.
Whatever the case all files and folders need to have permissions set but
with many hosts this is not a simple process cause they do not document the corresponding
number with the permission you want to allow or dis-allow as the case may be.
They have their standard internet file setting that is applied to all files you
upload.
Ever have a program like oscommerce or some other say you need to set
permissions to 777, 766, 764, 666, 646, 640, 644, 600, 400 or many others?
And you sit there and scratch your head cause you have no idea what they are
talking about or how it is accomplished.
Yea I was there too, once. Permissions are set
through your control panel files and folders interface. On
IXWebhosting.com and now on Webhostingpad.com I would log on to the site
open the control panel
opens then access all the domains, files and folders. I
would navigate to the domain, folder, and file I want then click it to see
the permissions panel Here I
can edit, delete, view or whatever but most important is here is where I
set permissions.
Well this is a simple javascript that allows you to find that illusive
number and see what permissions you have to set in order to get that number.
A way to figure out the required permissions
Just check the boxes that apply to get the corresponding permission number.
You are the "owner" of the site. You definitely want read and
write and execute capabilities.
You may have "groups" set up and through email
or some other means have given someone or a group of people the web address to
this folder and here is where you set permissions for them as far as what they
can do. Read, write and/or execute the file or folder. "Other"
would be anyone and everyone. Anyone who can access your file. Unless the
file is private for your eyes only or for only the group you have given
access then this is most often set as read or not checked at all if a
private file you do not want accessed by any. If you have material you want
to make available for download you would give permissions here
You may want a read only which is the
way most web site permissions are but then again you may want a write
permission if you are working on an open source file and want users to
input there data directly instead of through you. I would not be to quick
to give this access unless it is necessary. If the file is a download you
will want to give full access so they can copy the file to their
computer as in a download. For now here is your
free way to find permission numbers. Just check the boxes till you find
the permission number you want and then remember what is checked and apply
it to your folder or file on your web. Your host may have a different
layout but the idea is usually the same. If this does not work for you
contact your host for support.
This free script provided by
JavaScript
Kit
I sincerely hope that this little
program helps you find the correct settings to make your life easier.
I had it on a web page in a folder
on my desktop till I went to the oscommerce forums and found so many that just
didn't have a clue of how to set folder Permissions on their webs. I figured
that they were in the same boat I had been in a few years earlier and so brought
this out of retirement to be of help.
I hope it solves your problems.
Good day
Robert Taormina
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