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How to mount a directory inside CageFS for particular users only

To mount a directory inside CageFS for specific users only, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create the Directory:

    First, create the directory you want to mount inside CageFS. For example, let's say you want to mount /home/shared-directory.

    bash

 

  • sudo mkdir -p /home/shared-directory
  • Modify CageFS Configuration:

    Open the CageFS configuration file for editing. This file is typically located at /etc/cagefs/cagefs.mp.

    bash
  • sudo nano /etc/cagefs/cagefs.mp
  • Add the Directory to CageFS:

    In the CageFS configuration file, add the path to the directory you want to mount:

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  • /home/shared-directory

    Save the file and exit the editor.

  • Rebuild CageFS:

    After making changes to the CageFS configuration, you need to rebuild CageFS for the changes to take effect:

    bash
  • cagefsctl --remount-all
  • Assign Access:

    Set the appropriate permissions and ownership for the shared directory. This might involve using the chown and chmod commands.

    bash

 

  1. sudo chown -R username:username /home/shared-directory sudo chmod -R 755 /home/shared-directory

    Replace username with the actual username of the user who should have access.

  2. Verify Access:

    Create a new user or use an existing user that you want to grant access to this directory. Log in as that user and check if they can access and use the shared directory within their CageFS environment.

Please note that modifying the CageFS configuration requires administrative privileges and should be done carefully. Always double-check your changes before saving.

Additionally, ensure you have backups available before making significant modifications to your server configuration. If you're unsure about any of the steps, consider consulting with your hosting provider or system administrator.

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