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--- install:permissions [2020-06-20 22:07] – [Tip: Using the setgid Bit] corrected "chmod -R 775", which makes all files executable! mi.dwikif@alma.ch
+++ install:permissions [2025-05-24 04:08] (current) – [Which permissions to set?] nerun
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 The following permissions must be modified for the respective DokuWiki functions to work:
-  * ''data/'' and ''data/tmp/'' directory: All files in and below these directories must be writable by the web process for DokuWiki to work.
+  * ''data/'' directory: All files and directories below must be writable by the web process for DokuWiki to work.
   * ''lib/plugins/'' directory: This directory must be writable by the web process for the [[plugin:extension|Extension Manager]] to work
-  * ''lib/'' directory: This directory must be readable by the public for style sheets to display. 755 works fine.
+  * ''lib/'' directory: This directory must be readable by the public for style sheets to display.
   * ''lib/tpl'' directory must be writable for the webprocess to install templates
+  * ''conf/'' directory: generally it's easiest to make this fully writable by the web process. You can follow the details below for a more fine-grained approach.
 The following files are copied by the ''install.php'' from the respective *.dist files and given the correct permissions for the web process automatically:
   * ''conf/'' directory, following files must be writable by the web process:
      * ''local.php'' (and ''local.php.bak'') for the [[:installer]] and for subsequent web configuration to work.
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 ===== Windows (using Microsoft IIS) =====
-To make the files in the ''data'' and ''conf'' directory writable you need to give "Write" access to the
+To make the files in the ''data'' and ''conf'' directory writable you need to give "Modify" access to the
-Internet Guest Account (''IUSR_//computername//'') or the appropriate web server group (like ''IIS_WPG''). This is done through the right-click context menu on folders and files choosing "Properties" and selecting the "security" tab.
+Internet Guest Account (''IUSR'') or the appropriate web server group (like ''IIS_WPG''). This is done through the right-click context menu on folders and files choosing "Properties" and selecting the "security" tab.
 A good description with screenshots is available [[http://www.enewsletterpro.com/support/permissions.asp|here]].
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     $group = $grp['name'];
 }else{
-    // try to create a file and read it's ids
+    // try to create a file and read its ids
     $tmp = tempnam ('/tmp', 'check');
     $uid = fileowner($tmp);
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 If you are a normal user you may be a member of the web server group and can change the files to be owned by this group. Then set the files and directories to be writable by this group. E.g. ''0660'' for files and ''0770'' for directories.
-If you are alone on the server or running in a completely trusted environment you can simply change the permissions to give everyone access. E.g. ''0666'' for files and ''0777'' for directories.
+**If you are alone on the server or running in a __completely trusted__ environment you can simply change the permissions to give everyone access. E.g. ''0666'' for files and ''0777'' for directories.**
 If you're running on a shared web server it is recommended to contact your web server administrator or hosting support and ask for help and recommendations. Point them to this page and they should know what you need to do.
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-===== How do I make specific pages in the wiki read-only? =====
+===== See also =====
-See [[faq:pageprotect|this FAQ entry]].
+  * [[:security|Security]]
+  * [[faq:pageprotect|How do I make specific pages in the wiki read-only?]]