file permisions

I set the site up and changed the config permisions and all was ok no warning messages. I was working on the site yesterday and ftped some zen folders since then i get the write warning for the config file I have chmod in cpanel and spoke to the hosting comp and they insist that the permisions are set at 644

i get the write warning for the config file I have chmod in cpanel and spoke to the hosting comp and they insist that the permisions are set at 644
Depending upon server configuration - this might need to be set to 444

thanks but i have tryed that any help would be good other wise i will have to try a reinstall as i do not know what to do

You did this for both config files?

both files are chmod 444 I am pulling my hair out with this one as the host says i have definitely got the file rights to change permissions

both files are chmod 444 I am pulling my hair out with this one as the host says i have definitely got the file rights to change permissions
Where is your site where we can see it?

Might need to clear your browser cache??

http://www.tackleexpress.co.uk thanks i have no catch problems as a freind on another pc gets the warning

This is fully a file permission issue
Have your host set it to 444 for these 2 files

Hi. New user here so be gentle! Just thought I might jump in here as I have a related problem with a new install.

Running on a Linux server all has gone OK but when I go to the shop page I get the warning the OP describes. Both config files are showing as 644 which I understand should be acceptable - the host sets it to 644 even if I select 444 but the Zen instal notes suggest 644 should be ok.

Cashe has been cleared.

Same message in other browsers.

Any ideas?

Cheers
Andy

asab.

Same solution

This is fully a file permission issue
Have your host set it to 444 for these 2 files

Many hosts prevent FTP programs from setting files lower than 644, but that still leaves the file writable.
So, you need to use the host's control panel file manager to set the permissions lower.
That's all described in this FAQ article: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=9

I am having an issue with a site that is switching the file permission of /includes/configure.php to CHMOD 600

Even had my hosting company on to it and they are at a loss as to why we switch to either 444 or 644 and within minutes it's back to 600.

Unless you've added some code to do it, Zen Cart DOES NOT change permissions on files to 600.
Best to work with your hosting company to figure out what's causing the change, and/or inspect your Zen Cart files for alterations you've made/added since the original files were obtained.