Cannot create or edit files in xampp directory

[bonitoh]

Xampp was installed in /opt/lampp directory. When I try to create any file in htdocs folder by VS Code or directly in the folder, I have no permission for that. I also cannot change the localhost directory
for another folder out of this directory, cause the file httpd cannot be modified too. So, I cannot use xampp properly to create any local server or something, because I have no permission to modify anything in the directory.

I also tried to modify the directory xampp is installed, but it don't allow you to change the local of installation, the default local is /opt/lampp.

How can I correct this?

[rpuigdel]

Hi i have the same problem. did you find a solutions?

[Nobbie]

There are two options how to solve it:

1) Either use "sudo" command to call editor, for example:

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sudo xed test.html

where test.html is your file in DocumentRoot (/opt/lampp/htdocs)

Similar for httpd.conf:

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sudo xed httpd.conf

where httpd.conf is in /opt/lampp/etc

You may use any editor (instead of xed). I personally prefer "vi". The "sudo" command will ask for a password, simply enter your password of your user login.

2) Or change the folder and file permissons of your DocumentRoot and/or the etc-folder:

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sudo chmod 0777 /opt/lampp/htdcocs

as well as

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sudo chmod 0777 /opt/lampp/etc

and also change permissions for httpd.conf:

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sudo chmod 0666 /opt/lampp/etc/httpd.conf

After chmod you can freely edit your files (no need for sudo anymore).

Finally, get and read some Linux books and tutorials, as all of this is basic Linux knowledge and is not a Xampp issue. Its the rights und permissons system of Linux.