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How to avoid using sudo when working in /var/www?

I have install PHP from this article on my ubuntu computer

now when I tried to save a simply php file I am unable to do that. I have no access to that folder var/www

$ chmod +x /var

chmod: changing permissions of `/var': Operation not permitted

I am not sure what this command do. can someone let me know how to get it worked then I can save file from any software I use.

I just have install php and it's work fine and this post is about giving 'var/www' permission that I can save the file their.

Thanks

Now after a restart my computer I got my permission worked.

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answered 1 Year ago trousransla · Accepted Answer

The folder /var/www needs root permission to change its rights. Why not try:

sudo chmod +x /var

If that is not working for you, then try to modify only the www folder which seems to be of special interest to you, like this:

sudo chmod 777 /var/www

Hope that helped.