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Symlink: Access with NGINX to root folder files
Hello dear community. Im just going to be clear.
I’ve just installed nginx running on Debian 10. However, Im running a game server which is located at root directory and Im trying to access to one of the folder of the game server (Located at root Example: /root/gameserver/shareFolder). However, I have been reading and triying to find a way to access there via a Symlink, however it was not possible unless I use the following command
sudo chmod a+X /root
As far as I read is not a good choice to use/keep that command.
On the one hand I have tried to change the folder ownership but sadly it drops 404 Error or 403. On the other I have also tried to create a location in a .config file.
I know I can move the game server folder and files to another secure directory, but, which one should be the correct one? And which one can access with nginx user to a symlink of it?
First of all I’m so sorry if I didnt explained pretty well. Im not an expert coder and english is not my strong suit. Thanks in advance, regards.
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Hi there @Oversito,
The explanation of the problem is perfect!
I would recommend moving the game server installation to the
/var/www/folder, for example, you can move it to/var/www/gameserver.To be on the safe side, I would recommend taking a snapshot of your Droplet before making the change, that way if anything breaks, you would be able to revert to the working version.
Hope that this helps! Regards, Bobby