.htaccess pcfg_openfile: unable to check htaccess file, ensure it is readable

Hi there,
I’m trying to install version 4.5.1 on Hostgator on a Shared Enviornment.
I must admit I have very basic linux knowledge. So far I’m getting the following error message:

(13)Permission denied: /home2/gerry/public_html/invoice/ninja/public/.htaccess pcfg_openfile: unable to check htaccess file, ensure it is readable

This is what

ls -la .htaccess

gives:

-rw-r–r-- 1 gerry gerry 784 Jul 17 22:36 .htaccess

Maybe this will help…

https://stackoverflow.com/a/20627128/497368

Hi Hillel,
Thanks for you quick reply. I tried setting the public dir with 755 but now I get the error:

SoftException in Application.cpp:668: Directory “/home2/gerry/public_html/invoice/ninja” is writeable by group

Thanks again

https://www.zyxware.com/articles/5013/solved-internal-server-error-softexception-in-application-cpp-603-directory-public-html-is-writeable-by-group

Hi,
That fixed it but I still get the first error regarding the access denied when trying to read Htaccess

I’m not sure, you may want to ask your web host for advice.

Wiil do. Thanks for all your help.

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know that I got it up and running. The problem was my fault. I messed up the file permissions. It looks like a fantastic Invoicing System, you guys have done a great job!

Glad to hear it’s working!

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