How do I take root permissions?

Question

I've just installed Ubuntu for the first time, and trying to set parameters for web server. As I've understand I have to place my website inside /var/www/html folder, but I can't even create a file in there. What's the catch? How do I get root permissions?

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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The accepted answer is not a proper way to do this.

You should read: Whats the simplest way to edit and add files to "/var/www"? and follow the suggestions there.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

Community

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answered Oct 30 '14 at 06:59

Duncubuntu

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 30 '14 at 08:36

If you want to do this in Terminal or SSH, instead of using your graphical interface, you just need prefix your commands with sudo. Eg:

New folder:

sudo mkdir testsite

Edit a file:

sudo nano index.html

Also, a quick and dirty way of always giving yourself access:

sudo chown -R username /var/www/html

score -1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 30 '14 at 04:30

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gksu nautilus /var/www/html in terminal

answered Oct 30 '14 at 04:30

ike

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How do I take root permissions?

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