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Thanks Shree, I will check it out.
Can we set file permissions in Azure web app if deployment is from Github?
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Jamie Soon
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Dear Azure support,
I'm testing, trying to install Expression using the actual
Expression Engine installer
Install instructions
https://docs.expressionengine.com/v6/installation/installation.html
Install package in Azure that I have uploaded.
https://webdesigner4theworld.com/expressionengine/admin.php
First thing is, is it possible to set file permissions in Azure web app (attached screenshot). Currently deployment is from github.
Second thing is, I tried to run the installation but I get a 404 page.
Any ideas or input on this, let me know.
regards
Jamie
Azure App Service
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Shree Hima Bindu Maganti 6,120 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2025-04-15T11:34:33.5533333+00:00 Hi @Jamie Soon
Yes, you can manage file permissions in an Azure Web App, but it typically requires manual intervention or specific configuration. When deploying from GitHub, file permissions are not automatically set during the deployment process. You may need to manually adjust permissions after deployment or incorporate permission-related steps into your deployment pipeline.For example, if your application (such as ExpressionEngine) needs to write to specific directories (like
cache/,images/uploads/, etc.), you must ensure those folders are writable by the application. In Azure App Service, this can usually be verified or modified using the Kudu console (Advanced Tools) or via custom deployment scripts.Regarding the 404 error during installation: this typically indicates that the application is either not deployed correctly or the requested route/file does not exist in the expected location. Double-check that all necessary files are present under the correct path (e.g.,
site/wwwroot/) and that your routing/rewrite rules are configured correctly (especially if you're using ExpressionEngine'sindex.php?/style URLs).
Azure App Service Deployment FAQsKudu Console (Advanced Tools)
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/web-forms/overview/deployment/visual-studio-web-deployment/web-config-transformations
Let me know if you have any further assistances.
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