chmod question

[vshah]

i have an open ftp account....basically ppl can upload whatever they want.

BUT, i want the permissions to be set so that once a file is uploaded, it cannot be deleted. how can i do this?

tia,
-Vivan

 

[PicHold]

Make multiple FTP accounts for said server. If you are personally hosting it, you can do so in the FTP server options. Make one account with full access, and one with write, but not delete.

 

[vshah]

all i can do is adjust folder permissions through direct-admin...i don't have shell access

 

[PicHold]

So you have given ftp access to your webserver? If so, you will need to modify the FTP accounts. Don't give out a master account for it. Make a specific FTP account with less abilities.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Strict umask maybe? Preferably one that removes the write permission. 222 maybe.

 

[Zugzwang152]

chmod 755 😛

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Strict umask maybe? Preferably one that removes the write permission. 222 maybe.

why give owner only 2 permission? 😕

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Strict umask maybe? Preferably one that removes the write permission. 222 maybe.

why give owner only 2 permission? 😕

Because I don't have enough experience with FTP servers to know who owns files on an anonymous FTP. It'll make sure no one can delete anything, I think. It should only give people read access.