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# How To CHMOD Using FlashFXP

In this tutorial, we'll be using FlashXP to set permissions for files and directories.


1. First, open up **FlashXP**. Select the menu “ **Session** ” and click on “ **Quick Connect** ”.   

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2. Next, enter your hosting account details as shown below. Make sure the port is set to 21. Once done, press the “Connect” button. 

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3. To start editing CHMOD, highlight the target directory or file by right clicking it and choose "Attributes (CHMOD)".

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/c97aa197-592f-4851-b317-3ab5c8f31363.png) 



 

4. Enter your CHMOD values under "Permissions". 644=folders and 755=files. Press "OK" to finalize your changes.

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