any theme file on some servers need to be chmod 666 to save them from the editor
please chmod back to 644 when done for security
When I try to use the WP backup system — it says:
“WARNING: Your backup directory is NOT writable! We can not create the backup directory.”
AND
“The backup directory is not writeable! Please check the permissions for writing to your backup directory and try again.”
Where do I find my permissions to make this change?
Thanks, Samboll for your response. I am using Fetch for the Mac to change the permissions. Are you saying all files or the entire theme folder needs to have permissions set to 666?
When should I change it back to 644? After I’ve made all the changes I need to make? You can probably tell I’m very new to this and I appreciate your help.
Thank you.
@ SoFlaDesigner
only the files you will be working with need the chmod 666
and yes when done change chmod back to 644
@ newcombat
wherever your backup folder is you will need to chmod that folder to 777 the 1st time you do this
after that change it back to chmod 755 for security
http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Changing_File_Permissions#Using_an_FTP_Client
Thank you for the help. I’ll keep your info on file for future backups.
