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title: What permissions should files and folders have?
description: Files should have CHMOD 644 and folders 755. If these permissions are not respected, there is a high chance your site will not function properly. You can change the CHMOD permissions from cPanel/File Manager or any FTP client.
url: "https://www.host-age.com/kb/security/file-folder-permissions/"
updated: "2025-07-31"
category: Security
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# What permissions should files and folders have?

Files should have CHMOD 644 and folders 755. If these permissions are not respected, there is a high chance your site will not function properly. You can change the CHMOD permissions from cPanel/File Manager or any FTP client.