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    I have this message as soon as i managed to install Modx

    Configuration warning: ’Config file still writable’

    What does this mean?
    Very naughty people could potentially wreak some havoc on your site and everything associated with it. Really. Please make your config file (/manager/includes/config.inc.php) read only!

    How do I do this..didnt quite understand what I am supposed to do.. embarrassed and how
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      Change the permissions on your manager/includes/config.inc.php file so that it is read-only.

      How you do this depends on what your server is; if it’s a Linux/Solaris or other *nix type server you can probably do this with your FTP client. Your hosting control panel should have a way to allow you to change permissions. If it’s Windows, I don’t know. I don’t do Windows, but if this is the case there are others here who can help you.
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        Yes I’m on windows..and I’m figuring it out how to make my site first on my laptop n then upload it l8er.
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          I’m in PHPmyadmin i cant locate a manager/includes/config.inc.php file.. huh
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            It’s not in the database. It’s wherever you have MODx installed.

            If it’s on your own computer you don’t really have to worry about it; if it were on a live web server then it’s possible it could get hacked.
              Studying MODX in the desert - http://sottwell.com
              Tips and Tricks from the MODX Forums and Slack Channels - http://modxcookbook.com
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