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CHMOD is an FTP command which changes the access rights for a file or folder on Linux servers. There are 3 modes: read, write and execute and there are three basic types of users: owner, group and public. Together this creates a 3x3 grid of options, which you can change in your FTP program. This grid can also be displayed as a number, such as (0)777. Most FTP programs provide both a grid of checkboxes and an input field where you can insert the number.
Cotonti requires read, write and execute rights on a selection of files/folders. By default, Cotonti doesn't have the rights to change a file on the server since it doesn't own the files (it's owned by the FTP user account). That's why you have to use FTP (as owner of the files) to change the rights so Cotonti can modify the files. Cotonti cannot be installed using the automatic installer script if you don't apply the correct CHMOD settings. Also, you have to CHMOD some folders if you want to be able to upload files in the PFS or set an avatar. In terms of security, it's usually best to change the CHMOD settings for config.php back after you've run the install script. Usually it's not critical, but it's a best practice to keep rights as strict as possible.Q |
