Managing File Permissions in Voltic Host Web Panel

Correct file permissions are essential for security and functionality. This tutorial will guide you through setting and managing file and folder permissions in Voltic Host Web Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A web hosting account with Voltic Host.

• Access to Voltic Host Web Panel.

• A website hosted on your Voltic Host server.

1️⃣ Accessing File Manager to View Permissions

1. Log in to Voltic Host Web Panel.

2. Click on Files in the top menu to open the File Manager.

3. Navigate to your website’s directory:

   /home/user/web/yourdomain.com/public_html/
   

4. Look at the Permissions column for each file and folder.

✅ You are now viewing file permissions!

2️⃣ Changing File and Folder Permissions

1. In File Manager, locate the file or folder you want to modify.

2. Right-click the file and select Change Permissions.

3. Adjust the permissions using the checkboxes or enter numeric values manually:

   • 644 – Standard for files (readable by everyone, writable by the owner).

   • 755 – Standard for folders (read and execute permissions for everyone, writable by the owner).

   • 600 – Private files (only the owner can read and write).

   • 777 – Not recommended (allows everyone full access).

4. Click Save to apply the changes.

✅ File permissions have been updated successfully!

3️⃣ Changing Permissions via FTP or SSH

If you prefer using FTP or SSH:

Using FTP (FileZilla or WinSCP)

1. Connect to your server using FTP.

2. Navigate to your website directory.

3. Right-click the file or folder and select File Permissions.

4. Enter the numeric value (e.g., 644 for files, 755 for directories).

5. Click OK to save changes.

Using SSH (Command Line)

1. Connect to your server via SSH.

2. Navigate to your website directory:

   cd /home/user/web/yourdomain.com/public_html/
   

3. Change file permissions using the chmod command:

   chmod 644 filename.php
   chmod 755 foldername
   

✅ File permissions have been successfully modified using FTP/SSH!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully managed file permissions in Voltic Host Web Panel! Proper permissions enhance security and ensure your website functions correctly.

For more assistance, contact Voltic Host Support. 🚀