On shared server, can not use 777 permissions on folders?

[Carolyn]

HI, according to my server, I can not change my permissions to 777 for any of my files or folders. Therefore, they suggested I write to the forum to see if there is anyway to get around this, since the 755 permissions will not accept my uploads. I assume I must somehow add my username and password for the server in the script, but where? I use bluehost as my server..anyone else using them?

Also, the downloader progress does not show up.

I am appreciative of any help with this. thanks.

Carolyn

[PilgrimX182]

Probably 755 permissions will be enough for script too if your scripts running from your user.
You have to able to write into temp & uploads folders from your CGI scripts. That's the requirement.

P.S.: first time hear about hosting that restrict 777 CHMOD, funny