The Directory and File Permissions screen lists the folders that need to be writeable for a successful Mambo installation. If the ownership is correct, all directories will be writeable.

NOTE: If the directories listed under the Directory and File Permissions are unwriteable, contact your hosting provider so they may set the proper ownership for your domain account.

If you are comfortable with setting your own file and directory permissions, you can chmod permissions yourself. In this example, I will use cPanel, which is the most popular control panel used by hosting companies. Other server control panels provide similar functionality.

• Log in to your cPanel account on your server space. Once logged in, from the cPanel main page, click File Manager . This will open another browser window which displays the File Manager screen.
• Click the filename of the public_html folder. This will update the right frame of the File Manager and will show the file properties and associated basic operations.
• On the right frame of the File Manager, click Change Permissions. (NOTE: Normally, a permission of 755 for all directories, and 644 for all files will deem Mambo functional and secure, however if the ownership is incorrect. This can vary depending on your server setup. If setting directories to permissions of 755 does not work, you will need to contact your hosting provider for assistance).

If you see any entries in Red you will need to check your file permissions.

When all files and directories have the correct permissions set for a successful install of Mambo, every entry in the list will be in GREEN.

If your screen shows any RED entries, your Mambo install is unlikely to be successful and you will have problems with the correct operation of Mambo.

Once everything is green, click the Next button to continue...

You will be asked to confirm that you accept the terms of the GNU/GPL licence before you can continue installation.

Now, its time to set up your site -specific information.  Continue reading with part 3.