CHMOD Settings
 

What CHMOD settings should I be using for files uploaded?

Is there a standard. I'm a bit confused.

I usually leave all files at 644 and folders at 755. Is that correct?

I'm using CuteFTP if that matters.

Hi dancue,

Generally you can leave the CHMOD settings alone, unless the instructions or readme specify a specific CHMOD setting for that file or folder.

Ryan

well so far you don,t need you play with chmod.. just upload all files..

if it,s vbulletin installtion... but if it,s any hack read ... instr first..

Yes, the standard is 644 for files, unless other wise noted, 755 is the standard for folders to be readable for the public.

Here is a basic Article for you to read.

Thank you all for your help.!!

644 is good for execution, however, when considering writable files and directories you have two options, which i pick option #2, personally:

1. CHMOD 777

2. CHMOD 644, setting ownership to "apache".

When using CuteFTP it automatically uploads ALL files to 755, whether it's a folder or file.
When I upload through my server's control panel it will automatically upload 644 for files and 755 for folders.

here are my questions:
1 - What is the risk of leaving all files as 755?

2 - Any CuteFTP user's know how to change the settings to automatically give 644 for files and 755 for folders?

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For those of you interested, I decided to move on to another FTP Client.

I'm using CyberDuck now for the Mac and it will allow you to automatically change the permissions for folders and files.

It's also free. :)