---
title: "WordPress File Permissions: Everything You Need to Know"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/wordpress-file-permissions-everything-you-need-to-know-1nmd29ym4
source_url: https://torquemag.io/2024/09/wordpress-file-permissions/
type: article
source: "Torque"
published: 2024-09-22T19:34:16.509Z
updated: 2024-12-09T12:51:11.170Z
tags: ["linux", "wordpress", "web-security"]
reading_time: 12
upvotes: 10
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# WordPress File Permissions: Everything You Need to Know

**[Torque](https://daily.dev/sources/torquemag)** · 12 min read · 10 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Understanding and correctly setting file permissions in WordPress is crucial for website security. Permissions determine who can read, write, and execute files and directories. For WordPress, it's essential to balance permissions to avoid security risks or functional issues. Maintaining appropriate permissions for files, such as wp-config.php or directories, can protect against hacking, data leakage, and site malfunctions. Using the principle of least privilege and avoiding overly restrictive settings is recommended. Methods to change file permissions include cPanel, FTP/SFTP, SSH, or security plugins.

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