chmod -R 777 modules what does it mean?

garybean

Joined: 2009-03-25
Posts: 6
Posted: Wed, 2009-03-25 21:19

I'm trying to add a module and I get the following:

Before you can proceed, you have to change some permissions so that Gallery can install plugins for you. It's easy. Just execute the following in a shell or via your ftp client:

cd /var/www/vhosts/beanproducts.com/subdomains/images/httpdocs/gallery2
chmod -R 777 modules
chmod -R 777 themes

If you have trouble changing permissions, ask your system administrator for assistance. When you've fixed the permissions, click the Continue button to proceed.

It says it's easy, but doesn't tell me how to do it. How do I do it?
 
mridgwel

Joined: 2007-01-27
Posts: 215
Posted: Wed, 2009-03-25 21:57

You need to log in to the server using some shell like ssh (or ask your administrator to do it) and then type in the commands above.

If you don't know how to do this, then as it says, ask you system administrator to do it.
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nivekiam
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Joined: 2002-12-10
Posts: 16504
Posted: Wed, 2009-03-25 22:17

And that's only if you want to do it through Gallery's interface. You can also manually download the module or theme and upload them via FTP.
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