Chmod/permissions

[BoxersRule]

I was trying to change a part of the script in the header on my IBP board and needed to change permissions but can't seem to figure it out. I tried through cPanel File Manager and through FTP and while permissions did change, I still couldn't complete the script change. I keep getting

 

Cannot write into './Skin/s1/skin_global.php', please check the CHMOD value, and if needed, CHMOD to 0777 via FTP. IBF cannot do this for you.

 

I wound up changing the name of the page from chat.htm to chat and that fixed the page unavailable problem but I will have to do make some other changes and will eventually need to change permissions.

 

How do I change permissions? I did search for an answer & saw where a support ticket might be in order BUT I think support needs a break from me for a few days. LOL!

[TCH-Thomas]

If you can´t change the permission for skin_global.php or the changes don´t get saved in this file (in this case) you will need to open a ticket. Since your forum was moved as I understand, the chance is that the help desk needs to change the ownership of the files.

 

To change the permission through the file manager in cpanel:

1. find the file

2. click the underline

3.fill the boxes with the numbers

4. click the "change" button.

 

Don´t forget to change back the permission when the file is modified.

[BoxersRule]

If you can´t change the permission for skin_global.php or the changes don´t get saved in this file (in this case) you will need to open a ticket. Since your forum was moved as I understand, the chance is that the help desk needs to change the ownership of the files.

 

To change the permission through the file manager in cpanel:

1. find the file

2. click the underline

3.fill the boxes with the numbers

4. click the "change" button.

 

Don´t forget to change back the permission when the file is modified.

 

Thanks for the reply! I followed your instructions for file manager & apparently, support isn't done with me afterall. I'll give them a break & wait a few days.

 

Thanks!

[TCH-Thomas]

Let us know how it goes.

[TCH-JimE]

Hello,

 

You will need to Chmod the styles folder 777 and then also any folders under it like S1 or S2 depending on the styles. I suggest you do this via a FTP manager if you can.

 

Once its done, change it back to 755 until you need to make more modications.

 

If this fails, open that support ticket!

 

JimE

[TCH-Don]

To me, its easier to edit the copy of the file on my computer and then ftp it to the server.

That way you don't have to worry about permissions.

[TCH-JimE]

If you using the paid for IPB, its not easy doing it the way Don suggests (My normal way of doing things too) because of the way IPB puts together its own forum styles

 

JimE

[BoxersRule]

To me, its easier to edit the copy of the file on my computer and then ftp it to the server.

That way you don't have to worry about permissions.

When I added the logo & buttons to the original IPB forum, I had to change the permissions via SSH on the previous server, then was able to change the code from the admin panel & upload changes.

 

You will need to Chmod the styles folder 777 and then also any folders under it like S1 or S2 depending on the styles. I suggest you do this via a FTP manager if you can.

 

Once its done, change it back to 755 until you need to make more modications.

 

I *think* I changed the skins folder and the S1 but will try again once I recover from my journey into SMF code. If I still can't do it, I'll contact support.

 

Thanks!!