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Re: "Packages directory or one of the files in it are not writable!"

Started by archer182, April 27, 2015, 12:49:43 AM

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archer182

I am getting this error and i make a temp folder in the packages folder then i get a 500 internal error and i contacted my host provider 5 times yesterday because it would keep giving the 500 server error after trying to install simple portal, help????

shadow82x

Try chmodding the "Packages" folder to 777 (or 755 on some hosts). If that doesn't work create a folder named "temp" within the "Packages" folder and chmod that to 777/755.

How do I chmod? / what is chmod?
Colin B
Former Spammer, Customize, & Support Team Member

Kindred

do note: chmod 777 WILL result in a 500 error on many servers these days, depending on how your host has things configured.  755 should be sufficient.
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