In some cases, when a web page has been saved to in an ArtSci account, the permissions for that file could be set so that the file cannot be viewed by the general public. This is not always the case and depends on how the file was created and how it was saved tot he account. We often hear from people who have saved their files in the public_html directory and are frustrated that they cannot view those files in a web browser. Instead a notice stating that the page is "Forbidden" shows up.

These instructions will help you to give the public permission to view the files saved in your public_html directory within your ArtSci account.

Log into your artsci account using SSH (Telnet).

At the prompt, type "cd public_html" then type "chmod a+r *.*"

Example:

Give the server a second or two and then try to view your page again. If that did not work, wait a little bit, and check it again. If it still isn't working, send us an email using this form.

Just a few notes.

Your wepage is located @ www.artsci.wustl.edu/~yourlogin

The main page for your website should be named index.html

Files uploaded to the server must have the correct file extensions (.html, .jpg, .gif, etc.)