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Unable to save data to /var/cagefs/.../cl.php.d/alt_php.ini ([Errno 13] Permission denied

The error message you're seeing, "[Errno 13] Permission denied," indicates that the user or process attempting to save data to the specified directory (/var/cagefs/.../cl.php.d/) does not have the necessary permissions to do so.

Here are the steps you can take to resolve this issue:

  1. Check Permissions:

    • Ensure that the user attempting to save the file has the appropriate permissions to write to the specified directory. You can use the ls -l command to view the permissions of the directory and its parent directories.
  2. Ownership and Group:

    • Verify that the user and group ownership of the directory is set correctly. You may need to use the chown and chgrp commands to change ownership if necessary.
    bash
  1. sudo chown -R username:groupname /var/cagefs/.../cl.php.d/
  2. Check SELinux or AppArmor (if applicable):

    • If your system uses SELinux or AppArmor, these security modules may be preventing the file write. You may need to adjust the security context or policy to allow writing to this directory.
  3. Filesystem Quotas:

    • Check if there are any filesystem quotas in place that may restrict the amount of data that can be written to this directory.
  4. CageFS Configuration:

    • CageFS is a virtualized file system. Make sure CageFS is properly configured and that the user attempting to write to this directory is included in the CageFS environment.
  5. Temporary Workaround:

    • If you urgently need to write to this directory, you can try using sudo (if you have the necessary privileges) or contact your system administrator to perform the task for you.
  6. Contact System Administrator or Hosting Provider:

    • If you're unable to resolve the issue on your own, contact your system administrator or hosting provider for assistance. They may have specific policies or configurations in place that need to be addressed.

Please replace username and groupname in the chown command with the actual username and group that should have ownership of the directory. Additionally, always be cautious when making changes to system directories, as incorrect permissions or ownership changes can potentially cause other issues. If in doubt, consult with your system administrator or hosting provider for guidance.

 
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