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How to change website permissions
Learn to manage the permissions of your website files and folders to make changes or solve problems.
Basic concepts
What are file permissions?
Permissions determine who can read, write or execute your website files and folders. Incorrect permissions can prevent you from modifying files or the website from working properly.
Read (r)
Allows viewing the content
Write (w)
Allows modifying or deleting
Execute (x)
Allows executing files or accessing folders
Recommended method
Method 1: Initialize permissions from the control panel
The easiest and safest way to reset permissions:
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Access the control panel
Log in to control.intergrid.cat -
Go to your hosting
Select your hosting account. -
Initialize permissions
Look for the option 'Initialize permissions' and click. This action will automatically reset the correct permissions.
Recommended. This method automatically sets the correct permissions for files (644) and folders (755), and is the safest way to do it.
Manual method
Method 2: Change permissions manually via FTP
If you need to change permissions for specific files or folders:
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Connect via FTP/SFTP
Use FileZilla or another FTP client to connect to your server. View FTP guide -
Select the file or folder
Right-click on the file or folder you want to modify. -
Change permissions
Select 'File Permissions' or 'Attributes'. Enter the numeric value:- 644 — for files (read for all, write only for owner)
- 755 — for folders (execution and read for all, write for owner)
Things to keep in mind
Important tips
Don't use 777. Permissions 777 allow anyone to modify files, which is a major security risk. Always use 644 for files and 755 for folders.
Default permissions. If in doubt, use the 'Initialize permissions' option in the control panel to reset the correct values.
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