Changing file permissions???

**tomj** · 25-09-04

Dear All,

I am going nuts here!

I need to change a php files permissions to make it writable. I'm currrently using FTP Explorer but that doesnt have a change permissions option.

I cant work out how to do this.....can someone please tell me what FTP client allows this or any other help??

Cheers, Tom

**Darren** · 25-09-04

I use CuteFTP and that has the option to change file permissions or (CHMOD, as it's referred to often).

I'm suprised you can't do it in your FTP program, I presumed all of them support this?

**ChrisM** · 25-09-04

Do you have your own dedicated server or is it a shared server?

It may be that your web hosting provider doesnt support remote changing of file permissions (i think this only tends to happen with shared servers). You may need to email them and ask them to do it for you.

C

**tomj** · 25-09-04

its a shared server!!

However is CuteFTP free?

**ChrisM** · 25-09-04

Not sure about Cute FTP but Core FTP Lite is and you can get it here:

http://www.coreftp.com/

Right click on the folder/file and choose properties to change permissions

Hope this helps.

Chris

**Mogga** · 25-09-04

You may have to use SSH

http://faq.1and1.com/web_space__acce...ess_ssh/5.html

If in doubt ask your host - they'll know ;-)

**uklejon** · 25-09-04

I use FTP surfer and have no problems with it.

One of my sites is on shared and i can change permissions.....i think it depends on the host.

**QuaiD** · 25-09-04

Originally posted by tomj
its a shared server!!

However is CuteFTP free?

Same as Darren, CuteFTP works for me (right click the file & properties)

There is a trial version (30day or something) available from Download.com

**tomj** · 25-09-04

Thanks all, esp darren.

I got cuteftp on a 30 day trial. Job done...for now anyway

muchos grats

**Darren** · 25-09-04

No worries. I've been using CuteFTP for years, and has always done the job for me. For the sake of $20 or so, it's well worth it for a stable product (or you could google for cracks, etc, as I'm sure cuteftp cracks will be floating around, if you're a cheapskate LOL)!