How to Change File/Folder Permissions and View Hidden Files Managing permissions is essential for website security and fixing errors like "403 Forbidden." Additionally, some system files (like .htaccess) are hidden by default. Here is how to manage them in Thamara hosting.
How to Change Permissions (CHMOD):
Log in to your cPanel.
Open the File Manager.
Right-click on the file or folder you want to modify.
Select Change Permissions.
Adjust the values (Standard permissions are 755 for folders and 644 for files).
Click Change Permissions to save.
How to Show Hidden Files (Dotfiles):
Inside the File Manager, click the Settings button in the top-right corner.
Check the box that says "Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)".
Click Save.
You will now see files such as .htaccess or .user.ini in your directory.