Although I've posted on this topic numerous times, it seems like people still don't get it. And the worst part is some of the new users are actually "recommending" 777 permissions usage. The proper thing to do is to make the required files/folders "writable". This does not imply 777! If you use 777 without proper measures you are likely to get hacked. For in-depth explanation, dig up my earlier posts on this.
Lastly, use precaution when following someone's advice on this forum. A lot of other users are trying to help out by answering questions, but sometimes they propose bad solutions (unintentionally of course). The only people whose recommendations you can trust are the official contributors of the project (which are essentially me and TNT).
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I just installed the program and following the read me to set the permissions to write which sets it all to 777. I made sure the write permission was through out in all directories and files. Now it gives me a 500 internal server are. How about a link here to your previous threads as there seems to be no effective way to search for them. That way I could read them and perhaps figure out my issue .. thanks
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Long ago 777 seemed to be a quick and easy fix for most issues. Lately however web host vendors are implementing tighter security rules and 777 is a huge security hole.
Contact your host to see what the limits for permissions are based on the recent error message so you can set the permissions with a little more inteligence.
In the mean time try this.
777 for folders
755 for .php
644 for html, graphics, and most all other files
In some cases 644 works for .php files as well.
If that does not work then you can try duplicating the first 2 characters to:
775
and
664
Folders should almost always be 777 and for folder access security you can use your .htaccess file.
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Although I've posted on this topic numerous times, it seems like people still don't get it. And the worst part is some of the new users are actually "recommending" 777 permissions usage. The proper thing to do is to make the required files/folders "writable". This does not imply 777! If you use 777 without proper measures you are likely to get hacked. For in-depth explanation, dig up my earlier posts on this.
Lastly, use precaution when following someone's advice on this forum. A lot of other users are trying to help out by answering questions, but sometimes they propose bad solutions (unintentionally of course). The only people whose recommendations you can trust are the official contributors of the project (which are essentially me and TNT).
I just installed the program and following the read me to set the permissions to write which sets it all to 777. I made sure the write permission was through out in all directories and files. Now it gives me a 500 internal server are. How about a link here to your previous threads as there seems to be no effective way to search for them. That way I could read them and perhaps figure out my issue .. thanks
Long ago 777 seemed to be a quick and easy fix for most issues. Lately however web host vendors are implementing tighter security rules and 777 is a huge security hole.
Contact your host to see what the limits for permissions are based on the recent error message so you can set the permissions with a little more inteligence.
In the mean time try this.
777 for folders
755 for .php
644 for html, graphics, and most all other files
In some cases 644 works for .php files as well.
If that does not work then you can try duplicating the first 2 characters to:
775
and
664
Folders should almost always be 777 and for folder access security you can use your .htaccess file.
I will give that a try. I figured it was an issue with the hosting and was going to call them on the matter too.
Thanks