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How to Change the Permission of a Web Disk Account in cPanel
In cPanel, the Web Disk feature allows you to access your website’s files directly from your computer’s desktop using an FTP client or web browser’s file manager tool like Windows Explorer or Finder on Mac OS X systems (if you’re using Linux or another operating system that doesn’t natively support WebDAV, you can still use an FTP client). This feature is particularly useful for web designers and developers who prefer to work locally rather than directly on the server.
However, in some cases, you may need to change the permission of a Web Disk account for various reasons, such as sharing access to a specific folder or file, restricting access to sensitive data, or fixing permission issues. In this knowledge base article, we’ll show you how to change the permission of a Web Disk account in cPanel.
Step 1: Log in to your cPanel account
To change the permission of a Web Disk account, you need to log in to your cPanel account. You can do this by visiting your domain name followed by “/cpanel” (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/cpanel) and entering your cPanel username and password.
Step 2: Navigate to the Web Disk feature
Once you’re logged in to your cPanel account, locate the Web Disk feature. It’s usually located under the Files section, but the exact location may vary depending on your cPanel version.
Step 3: Select the Web Disk account you want to modify
After finding the Web Disk feature, select the account you want to modify. You can do this by clicking on the account’s name or username.
Step 4: Change the permission settings
After selecting the Web Disk account, you’ll see the Web Disk settings page. Here, you can change the permission settings for the account.
To change the permission settings, follow these steps:
a. Click on the “Chmod” tab.
b. Locate the folder or file you want to modify.
c. Change the permission settings by selecting the appropriate permissions from the drop-down menus. The permissions are represented by three sets of three digits, each set representing the permissions for the owner, group, and others.
d. Save the changes by clicking on the “Save” button.
Alternatively, you can also change the permission settings using the “Chown” tab. This tab allows you to change the ownership and group membership of the folder or file.
Step 5: Test the changes
After changing the permission settings, it’s essential to test the changes to ensure that they’re working correctly. You can do this by accessing the Web Disk account using your FTP client or web browser’s file manager tool and checking whether you can access the modified folder or file.
In conclusion, changing the permission of a Web Disk account in cPanel is a straightforward process that can be done by following the steps outlined in this OwnWebServers knowledge base article. By following these steps, you can ensure that your Web Disk accounts are secure and accessible to the right people.