How to change website permissions
Learn to manage the permissions of your website files and folders to make changes or solve problems.
What are file permissions?
Permissions determine who can read, write or execute your website files and folders. Incorrect permissions can prevent you from modifying files or the website from working properly.
- Lectura (r): Allows viewing the content
- Escriptura (w): Allows modifying or deleting
- Execució (x): Allows executing files or accessing folders
Method 1: Initialize permissions from the control panel
The easiest and safest way to reset permissions:
Access the control panel
Log in to control.intergrid.cat
Go to your hosting
Select your hosting account.
Initialize permissions
Look for the option 'Initialize permissions' and click. This action will automatically reset the correct permissions.
This method automatically sets the correct permissions for files (644) and folders (755), and is the safest way to do it.
Method 2: Change permissions manually via FTP
If you need to change permissions for specific files or folders:
Connect via FTP/SFTP
Use FileZilla or another FTP client to connect to your server. View FTP guide
Select the file or folder
Right-click on the file or folder you want to modify.
Change permissions
Select 'File Permissions' or 'Attributes'. Enter the numeric value:
- 644 for files (read for all, write only for owner)
- 755 for folders (execution and read for all, write for owner)
Important tips
Permissions 777 allow anyone to modify files, which is a major security risk. Always use 644 for files and 755 for folders.
If in doubt, use the 'Initialize permissions' option in the control panel to reset the correct values.
Need help?
If you have problems with your website permissions, contact our support team.
Create support ticket