Why do I need to Chmod of my files?
CHMOD files can be done for a variety of reasons. You can CHMOD files to do things such as: mark them executable, give them write permission, restrict access to them, and a variety of other reasons. It is important to note that chmoding is nearly impossible to avoid. If you are trying to run a certain cgi script it could require execute permissions on the script itself, write permissions on a directory, and read on an informational page. Your cgi scripts should contain the proper documentation to inform you of the proper CHMOD’s.
List of CHMOD’s and what they mean.
List of CHMOD’s and what they mean.
chmod 777 filename
The file is available for Read, Write, and Execute for the owner, group, and world.
chmod 755 filename
The file is available for Read, Write, and Execute for the owner; and Read and Execute only for the group and world.
chmod 644 filename
The file is available for Read and Write for the owner, and Read only for the group and world.