PHP file upload on ubuntu server

Question

I have my files uploaded on Ubuntu server. Everything is working except file upload.

I have given the permission to all the files as 0644 and for the folders 0755.

As per the references i am supposed to change the folder permission to 0777 which i don't want to do.

Is there any other way to enable file upload on ubuntu server without changing the permission from 0755 to 0777 ?

"As per the references i am supposed to change the folder permission to 0777 which i don't want to do." this is a misconception, and you are right to not doing it, 777 should never be used except to perhaps test that X issue is indeed not a permission issue. However, 755 should, in most cases be good enough as long as your web / apache user is the owner of the folders you are trying to upload to, otherwise you might need to look into group permissions. — Epodax
– Epodax, Commented Apr 4, 2016 at 7:25
Ok so how do i look into group permissions? Please post if u have any reference — Varuni N R
– Varuni N R, Commented Apr 4, 2016 at 7:26
I'm not gonna do your research, google is your friend and he is willing to help you,. — Epodax
– Epodax, Commented Apr 4, 2016 at 7:27
Which web server are you using. It is an important detail here. — apokryfos
– apokryfos, Commented Apr 4, 2016 at 8:14

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-13 12:22:42Z

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Don't apply 777 permission to any of your files/folders in the server.

The files are not uploading mainly because of two reasons.

This article will help to setup the proper file/folder ownership.

I hope this helps.

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answered Apr 4, 2016 at 7:27

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I checked the path its correct. And the article didnt help me.

Maybe this: askubuntu.com/questions/6723/… But try to Google regarding folder ownership and permission. Hundreds of solutions are available for this.

Most of the solutions have said to change the permission to 0777