Configure.php permission problem

[isaacr25]

I've just completed the installation, and I've re-named the zc_install directory. I've also changed the permissions of the configure.php files in catalog/includes and catalog/admin/includes. Now, when I go to my store, I get the following error in the header:

Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file: path/htdocs/catalog/includes/configure.php. This is a potential security risk - please set the right user permissions on this file (read-only, CHMOD 644 or 444 are typical). You may need to use your webhost control panel/file-manager to change the permissions effectively. Contact your webhost for assistance.

I've changed the file permissions to 644 in FileZilla, but the error still persists. Please advise. Thanks!

[Ajeh]

Try changing the permissions to 444 ...

NOTE: you may have to do this through your Control Panel for your domain, depending on your hosting site and how your domain is configured ...

[isaacr25]

Changing to 444 did it. Thanks!

[moris]

newbie question: how to change permission? By editing? Sometimes I am using ubuntu and from here (using ftp) I can not change the permission (right click, properties does not give options)>

[DrByte]

The FAQ section is real handy for quick answers. Searching for "permissions" brings up these tutorials:
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=9
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=148

[moris]

Thank you. I will go through :)
I haven't seen the article 148.

[jmcqueen]

You may want to give SmartFTP a try for your ftp client. The download and use is free. After you log in via ftp, you simply right-click on the file you want to change the permissions for and go to "Properties/chmod" on the drop-down. Works slick. You can get the download here:

"www.smartftp.com/download"

Hope this helps.

john

[miles]

I have two zen cart stores installed.

Store 1 - /includes/configure.php Permission 644 (ok)

Store 2 - /includes/configure.php Permission 644 (error) 444 (ok)

Why can't I change the permission for configure.php in Store 2 to 644 without causing error (red alert on header)?

Store 1 just fine with 644. Permission set in CP not FTP.

I'm somehow confused.

[DrByte]

It is likely that you've got those sites on different servers, and, since every webserver is configured differently, one treats 644 as not-writable, and one requires 444 in order to be not-writable.
If it bothers you, your hosting company will have to clarify for you.