Changing template_c default directoy results in an error.

[vpsBoard]

Curious why updating the templace_c folder to something different results in an error. As instructed by WHMCS, I have updated the configuration.php file to include the following:

 

   $templates_compiledir = "example_change/";

 

I have renamed "template_c" on my server, to "example_change", folder permissions remain 777.

 

When using the admin area, I get the following:

 

The templates compiling directory 'example_change/' must be writeable (CHMOD 777) before you can continue.
If the path shown is incorrect, you can update it in the configuration.php file.

 

 

I've tried the full path as well. I've updated the admin folder, attatchments and download folder with no error exactly as I have tried to change the template_c folder, yet it's the only one producing errors.

 

Any idea on how to overcome this?

 

Version 5.2.15.

[merlinpa1969]

try setting permissions to 644

[chrismfz]

If you are running PHP on suPHP or FCGI try 755 max. 777 will never work due to security issues.

You can also try full path for sure something like

 

$templates_compiledir = "/home/whmcs/public_html/example_change/";

[DennisHermannsen]

Use the full path.