/pub permissions - should be set to 777 or 755 ?

ZenCart 1.3.8a's Configuration > Attribute Settings > Download by Redirect says (on the web page itself):

Note: Set /pub to 777 when redirect is true

OTOH, I read in a tutorial that it should be set to 755.

Which is correct?

And why?

Thanks!

Depending on your host configuration - can be 755 or 777 -

Reason - permissions have to be set to allow access for downloading and on some 755 is sufficient and a bit more secure than 777

Usually, 755 for one that is running SUEXEC & PHPSUEXEC

kobra:

Usually, 755 for one that is running SUEXEC & PHPSUEXEC
Thank you very much, kobra. How do I know whether my particular host is running SUEXEC or PHPSUEXEC?

Thanks,
Daniel

Easiest is to ask host or check their FAQ's

kobra:

Easiest is to ask host or check their FAQ's
Thanks. I will do that. In the meanwhile I found the same exact question with an answer here:
http://surmunity.com/phpsuexec/22426-phpsuexec-how-tell-if-server-has.html

Actually, without SUEXEC, a server can be configured to run one version of php as a module (non-cgi) and another php version as cgi and not have SUEXEC/PHPSUEXEC installed - so this is not a definitive test.

Belated thanks. I checked with my web host and I was surprised that they are running neither SUEXEC nor PHPSUEXEC, but rather a third variant: suPHP.

Does this change your answer regarding the /pub permissions?

Thanks,
Daniel

My answer is still to check with your host and use the lowest permissions that will function

I checked and suPHP works fine with 755. Thank you! :thumbsup:

Permissions can be confusing as some scripts, such as Zen Cart, tell you permissions need to be 777 for certain things. Those settings are based on 'lowest common denominator' in order for certain functions/features of a script to work. All are superseded by settings on individual Servers which is why you need to contact your Hoster when in doubt.

Now that you know your Hosting account uses suPHP (meaning PHP is run as CGI) you should never use 777 permissions for any file or dir. -- it will not work and/or cause problems.

In your situation, all permissions should be:

• 755 for dir.
• 644 for files

Should also be smooth sailing for you now. :smile: