---
title: "Set file or directory permissions/ownership"
method: PUT
path: "/browsers/{id}/fs/set_file_permissions"
tags: ["Browser Filesystem"]
---

# Set file or directory permissions/ownership

`PUT /browsers/{id}/fs/set_file_permissions`

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Request body

- SetFilePermissionsRequest
  - `path` string, required — Absolute path whose permissions are to be changed.
  - `owner` string — New owner username or UID.
  - `group` string — New group name or GID.
  - `mode` string, required — File mode bits (octal string, e.g. 644).

## Response `200`

Permissions updated

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request – invalid input
- `403` — Forbidden – insufficient permissions or plan
- `404` — Resource not found
- `500` — Internal Server Error

---

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