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Introduction

Managing file permissions in the Plesk Control Panel is crucial for ensuring proper access control to website files and directories. File permissions determine which users can read, write, or execute specific files or directories. Misconfigured permissions may lead to security vulnerabilities, such as unauthorized access to sensitive files, or issues where users cannot modify necessary files.

Plesk provides an easy-to-use interface for adjusting file permissions without needing to manually execute commands via SSH or FTP. This guide explains how to change file permissions using the Plesk Control Panel.

Understanding file permissions is essential for web administrators, developers, and hosting account users who need to manage access for different user groups. Proper permissions help prevent unauthorized changes and ensure that files are accessible to the right people.

Prerequisites

• Access to the Plesk Control Panel with sufficient permissions to modify file properties.
• The File Manager extension is enabled in Plesk.
• Knowledge of the user roles or groups that require permission changes.

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Log In to Plesk Control Panel

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Plesk Control Panel login page.
2. Enter your username and password, then click Log In.

Step 2: Access the File Manager

1. In the Plesk dashboard, go to Websites & Domains.
2. Click on File Manager under the domain where the files are located.

Step 3: Change File Permissions

1. In the File Manager, navigate to the file or directory for which you want to change the permissions.
2. Referring to the toolbar above the file list, click on Change Permissions.