PHP chown() Function

Definition and Usage

The chown() function changes the owner of the specified file.

Returns TRUE if successful, otherwise FALSE.

Syntax

chown(file,owner)
Parameter Description
file Required. Specify the file to be checked.
owner Define the new owner. It can be a username or user ID.

Description

Attempt to change the file file Change the owner to user owner (Specified by username or user ID). Only superusers can change the file owner.

Example

<?php
chown("test.txt","charles")
?>