surfinagain Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I've just moved to a new server and have migrated my php and data over. I want to make sure my site is as secure as possible and so I need some help on what the directory and file permissions should be. Thanks in advance for any help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemonj Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Directories should be 755 and files should be 644 with the exception of the images and admin/backups folders, which should be 777. "Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence." - A. Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Setting permissions to 777 is only required on servers that are not setup correctly. They should only be used if the host requires it. Otherwise, 755 is the correct setting for all directories. Jack Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. All of My Addons Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinagain Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Setting permissions to 777 is only required on servers that are not setup correctly. They should only be used if the host requires it. Otherwise, 755 is the correct setting for all directories. Jack thanks for the replies. when you say it's not needed if the server is set up correctly, exactly what needs to be set up so you don't have to have 777 on images/backup dirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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