# Setting remote file permissions [edit]

This page describes how to change read and write permissions on a file on a remote server.

## Introduction

If you are working with files on a remote SFTP site, you can use Aptana to change ("chmod") the file permissions on this site. Some FTP sites (with valid user/group permissions) also allow you to change file permissions remotely. The instructions below explain how to change the read/write/execute permissions of a file or folder on a remote site.

Note: This feature is only available in the Pro version of Aptana Studio.

## Instructions

Note: Some FTP servers may not support changing owner/group permissions.

To change the read, write, or execute permissions for a file or folder on a remote site:

1. In your File View, navigate to the file or folder on your remote site. (This will most likely be in your SFTP tree.)
2. Right-click the file or folder, and select Properties from the context menu to open a Properties window.

   This should display the Info tab, by default (shown below).

   - If your server supports editing your owner/group permissions, you can do so in the Owner area.
   - You can change read, write, and execute permissions in the Permissions area.
3. Click OK to save your changes.

## Related Topics

- About the Aptana FTP tool
- Adding an FTP site
- Adding a site connection
- Synchronizing your files
- Editing a file from a remote site
- Uploading or downloading a file or folder
- Cloaking files or folders

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