How to Set File/Directory Permissions on iPhone

Last Update: 26 Nov 2007

Method 1

Assumption: You have SSH installed on your iPhone & You are connected to a WiFi network.

Required: WinSCP [ Download | Website ]

  1. Open WinSCP.


  2. Login with the following info:
    • Host name   = iPhone IP Address
    • Port number = 22
    • User name   = root
    • Password    = dottie

    WinSCP SSH Login info


  3. Navigate to the directory/file you want.


    4. WinSCP SSH Directory Navigation

  4. Right click on the file you want to modify its permissions and select Properties.

    WinSCP SSH Directory/File Properties


  5. Write the required permissions value and then click OK.


    6. WinSCP SSH Directory/File Permissions

Method 2

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