This guide will explain how to change directory permissions in cPanels File Manager. On WordPress Sites files should be set to 644 (rw-r-r) and directories should be set to 755 (rwx-rx-rx)
TL;DR Hidden Files can be shown in cPanels File Manager via cPanel > File Manager > Right click on Directory > Change Permissions > Edit Permissions > Change Permissions
Requirements
To complete this will require having a cPanel account
How to change Directory Permissions in cPanel's File Manager
Step-by-Step Guide
1/ Search for File Manager
In cPanel search for ‘File Manager’ in the top right search bar and click on File Manager from the search results
2/ Click on Change Permissions
Right click on the directory that requires its permissions changing and select Change Permissions from the menu
3/ Set Permissions
Set the permissions on the directory, for most directories this should be 755
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Summary
The permissions on a directory have now been changed
