File Permissions in Wordpress?
Linode
Linode Staff
Once Wordpress is installed, whats the best way to change file permissions if needed?
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mjones
Linode Staff
I'd recommend using chmod for changing any file permissions on your Linode. We have a full guide on using chmod, including examples of default permissions, here.
In addition, there's an official Wordpress Codex guide on changing file permissions that includes information on the default Wordpress permissions scheme. I'd highly recommend giving it a read, as it explains why certain files or directories need to be set to certain permissions for Wordpress to run normally.
If you need to change the ownership of a file or directory along the way, we have a guide on Linux Users and Groups that can help. The section on chown and file ownership is here.