Complete guide to file permissions management in cPanel

In cPanel, the server’s operating system (usually Linux) determines how files and folders are accessed and controlled. cPanel offers an easy-to-use interface to manage file permission. 

Simple Guide to Mange Permission in cPanel for Files and Folder

1. For Files

• cPanel grants default permissions 644 (rw-r–r–) to newly created files.

• This means that the owner of the file can read and modify it, while the group and others can only read the file. This setting is suitable for regular files like text documents and images. 

2. For Folders

• cPanel assigns a default permission of 755 (rwxr-xr-x) to new folders.

• This means that the owner of the folder can read, modify, and access its contents. The group and others can only read and access the contents of the folder, but they cannot modify or create files inside it. 

• You can access cPanel’s File Manager to change file and folder permissions. However, be careful when making these changes, especially for system files. Incorrect permissions could make your website vulnerable to security issues or cause problems with its functionality. 

• When working with file permissions in cPanel or any other control panel, it’s crucial to understand the impact of altering permissions and make sure you have proper backups in case something goes wrong. Maintaining backups empowers you to restore your website to a previous version, if necessary. 

Additional Resources

• cPanel Documentation