Reset file and folder permissions

Yes, the plugin includes multiple safety measures: – Requires administrator privileges – Shows confirmation dialogs before processing – Validates all paths to ensure they’re within WordPress – Processes files in batches to prevent timeouts – Provides detailed error reporting

The permissions set by this plugin (0644 for files, 0755 for directories) are the WordPress recommended standards. However, some special files or custom configurations might require different permissions. Always backup your site before making changes.

No, permission changes cannot be automatically undone. This is why it’s important to have a backup before running the tool. However, the plugin sets standard WordPress permissions that should work for most installations.

The plugin processes files in batches, so if interrupted, only the current batch might be affected. You can safely restart the process, and it will continue from where it left off.

Yes, as long as your hosting provider allows the PHP chmod() function and you have sufficient file system permissions. The plugin will display an error if chmod() is not available.

Yes, you can choose to process: – Entire WordPress installation – WP Content directory only – Plugins directory only – Themes directory only – Uploads directory only

File ownership determines which user and group have control over files. In WordPress, files should typically be owned by the web server user (like www-data, apache, or nginx) to ensure proper functionality. Incorrect ownership can prevent WordPress from writing files, installing plugins/themes, or updating content.

The ownership reset feature requires PHP functions ( chown , chgrp , and POSIX functions) that are often disabled on shared hosting for security reasons. These functions typically require elevated server privileges and are only available on VPS, dedicated servers, or hosting environments where you have more control. If you don’t see the ownership tab or see a compatibility warning, contact your hosting provider or consider upgrading to a more flexible hosting solution.

The plugin automatically detects your web server’s user and group and recommends them. In most cases, you should use the recommended values. Common web server users include: www-data (Ubuntu/Debian), apache (CentOS/RHEL), nginx (Nginx servers), or _www (macOS).

Yes, setting incorrect ownership can prevent WordPress from functioning properly. Always use the recommended values provided by the plugin. If you’re unsure, contact your hosting provider or a WordPress professional before making ownership changes.

Permissions (0644/0755) control what actions can be performed on files (read, write, execute) by the owner, group, and others. Ownership determines which user and group “own” the files. Both need to be correct for WordPress to function properly. You can have correct permissions but still face issues if ownership is wrong.