How to chmod a folder to 777?

I need to chmod a folder to 777 to allow my user to upload files but I could find a web tool to do it. Could you tell me how to change it? Thank you!

I suggest search the wiki; look at ftp program options if you're using an ftp program; otherwise, command line also works.

Good luck,

BobS

I don't think FTP can do it.
only telnet does. however, dreamhost doesn't allow me telnet

CHMOD works fine for me through FTP using FlashFXP.

If you have windows xp, you can use windows explorer to ftp to your site. Just right click on the file you want changed and select properties and put a check on all the boxes.
Silk

> only telnet does. however, dreamhost doesn't allow me telnet

You should be able to have shell access with ssh (more secure than telnet); putty is a good ssh program for windos. In the panel you can turn on shell access under Users, Manage Users.

Good luck,

BobS

The windows FTP worked. I didn't know FTP can do it.
SSH doesn't work with my hosting plan though.
thank you guys!

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I need to chmod a folder to 777 to allow my user to upload files but I could find a web tool to do it. Could you tell me how to change it? Thank you!

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777 is highly unsecure. Can you give more details as to the setup? I think you might be able to just get away with default (755) or even just 775.

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I don't think FTP can do it.
only telnet does. however, dreamhost doesn't allow me telnet

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/nod, no telnet. Telnet sucks. Use SSH.

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SSH doesn't work with my hosting plan though.

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Ardco: In the panel you can turn on shell access under Users, Manage Users.

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All plans support it. As pointed out, you just need to enable it through the control panel.

>> SSH doesn't work with my hosting plan though.
> All plans support it. As pointed out, you just need to enable it through the control panel.

Maybe they've got a special re-sale arrangement without access to the panel, and were only given ftp?

Cheers,

BobS