How to fix (set chmod correctly)
- Set the folder permissions
Set it to 755 so that the folder can be accessed by the server:
chmod 755 /home/anawat3643/mysite/app.py - Set the code file permissions
Set it to 644 so that the code can be read but not edited by others:
chmod 644 /home/anawat3643/mysite/*.py - Reload the web app
After setting the permissions, go back to
Dashboard > Web > Reload Web App to let the server use the new settings.
Summary
Values seen vs. chmod Description
drwxr-xr-x chmod 755 Owner can write, others can read
drwxrwxr-x chmod 775 Owner and group can write, others can read
drwxrwx–x chmod 771 Owner and group can write, others can run but not read
drwxrwx— chmod 770 Owner and group can write, others cannot
Still have questions? Or there is a problem with the file/folder permissions
The drwxrwxr-x 5 value corresponds to chmod 775, which can be interpreted as follows:
d rwx rwx r-x
│ │││ │││ │││
│ │││ │││ └── Others = Read + Run
│ │││ └── Group = Read + Write + Run
│ └─── Owner = Read + Write + Run
└── "d" means Directory (folder)
Check folder permissions
Open the Bash Console in PythonAnywhere and run:
ls -ld /home/anawat3643/mysite/static/audio/
If no permission, edit with chmod
chmod 755 /home/anawat3643/mysite/static/audio/ → Make folder readable
chmod 644 /home/anawat3643/mysite/static/audio/*.mp3 → Make .mp3 files readable
This is a clear explanation of how directory permissions are represented in Unix-like systems. The `drwxrwxr-x` notation provides a quick overview of the permissions for the owner, group, and others. The `chmod 775` command ensures that the owner and group have full permissions, while others can read and execute. Understanding these permissions is essential for managing file security and access. How does this permission setup affect collaboration in a multi-user environment?
Understanding file permissions is crucial for system security and user management. The notation “drwxrwxr-x” represents directory permissions with read, write, and execute access for the owner and group, and read and execute for others. The chmod 775 command assigns these specific permissions to ensure proper access control. It’s essential to configure permissions correctly to prevent unauthorized access. How does changing these permissions affect collaborative work on shared directories?