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You must currently have WS-FTP LE 5.08 installed
on your computer. If you do not have WS-FTP you will need to use
another FTP program to change file permissions.
Setting file permissions is a key factor in publishing files to Polaris/Nova.
If you do not set them correctly, any one could have access to your files,
possibly even edit your files and republish them.
Note: if
you like to read more about setting permissions, see Change
Directory/File Permissions.
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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 |
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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).
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| Grant |
Owner
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Group
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Other
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r |
4
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4
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4
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w |
2
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-
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-
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x |
1
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1
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1
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| total |
7
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5
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5
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Make
Directory allows to create a new directory. |
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Rename
allows to change the file or directory name. |
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Delete
removes the file or directory. |
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Refresh
allows for all changes to take an effect. |
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Detailed
directory information including permissions settings.
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To
set permissions using WS_FTP client:
1.
Select the www directory (or file/directory you want to change)
on the remote site window.
2.
Right click to open the pop-up window. Click chmod (UNIX).
The Remote file permissions dialog box will open.
3.
Set the permissions to 755. See the image to the right.
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Verify
permissions settings:
Click
on the 
button to update the directory window.
Click
on the 
button to view the updated permission settings.
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