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How do I manage file permissions using an FTP client?

April 26, 2017client file FTP manage permissions

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How do I manage file permissions using an FTP client?

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Most popular FTP clients allow you to change the file permissions by the use of the “chmod” UNIX command. In order for CGI scripts to run, they must have the correct permissions set in order to execute. These permissions are 700, or rwx——. If you need further help on how UNIX assigns and uses file permissions, and also what the permissions mean to you as a developer, please feel free to visit this site. If you choose to use a CLI (Command Line Interface) FTP client, then here is the syntax you would type to use the chmod command: cd to the directory your files are in (usually cgi-bin).