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Set Permissions using WS-FTP

Open Internet Explorer (IE). Make sure you are connected to the Internet via your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In the IE address window, type ftp://polaris.umuc.edu.  Log into Polaris using your login name and password. There are three key elements in the setting of file permissions: r read the file or directory w write to the file or directory x execute the file or directory Each element is assigned a value: read = 4 write = 2 execute = 1 The chart to the right shows the permissions set to 755. It grants the owner the right to read, write and execute a file. It allows all other users to read and execute a file, but does not allow them to write (make changes to the file). Grant Owner Group Other r 4 4 4 w 2 - - x 1 1 1 total 7 5 5 Note: if you like to read more about setting permissions, see Change Directory/File Permissions. IE Action Buttons Create Directory To Create a new directory, right-click in the folder you want to add the directory to, then select New-->Folder from the mini-menu. (Note:  You can not have a file/directory selected or you will not get the correct mini-menu.  You need to click in a blank area of the folder). Rename File/Directory To rename a file or directory, right-click on the file/directory to be renamed and select Rename from the mini menu. Delete File/Directory To delete a file or directory, right-click on the file/directory deleted and select DELETE from the mini menu. To set permissions using IE client: 1. Select file/directory you want to change. 2. Right-click to open the pop-up window. Select Properties from the mini-menu. The Remote file permissions dialog box will open. Select appropriate permissions.

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