How to fix bash: bin/magento: Permission denied

The “bash: bin/magento: Permission denied” error occurs when you try to execute the bin/magento command in the terminal or command prompt, but the user account you’re currently logged in as doesn’t have the necessary permissions to execute the file. This error is common when using a shared hosting provider or a server with multiple users.

Here are the steps you can take to fix this error:

1. Check file permissions: First, you need to make sure that the bin/magento file has the necessary permissions to be executed. Navigate to the root directory of your Magento 2 installation and execute the following command:
   bash

   ls -al bin/magento


   This command will show you the current permissions of the bin/magento file. The output should look something like this:

   diff

   -rwxr-xr-x 1 username staff 797 Apr 1 11:02 magento


   The first column of this output shows the file permissions. If the bin/magento file doesn’t have the “executable” permission, you need to add it using the following command:

   bash

   chmod +x bin/magento


   This command adds the “executable” permission to the bin/magento file.

2. Check user permissions: If the file permissions are correct and you’re still getting the “Permission denied” error, you need to check the user permissions. Make sure that you’re logged in as a user who has permission to execute the bin/magento file. If you’re not sure which user account has the necessary permissions, you can try using the sudo command to execute the bin/magento file as the root user.
   bash

   sudo bin/magento


   If this command works, it means that the user account you’re currently logged in as doesn’t have permission to execute the bin/magento file. You can either switch to a user account with the necessary permissions or grant the necessary permissions to your current user account.

   Note: Be careful when using the sudo command, as it gives you root privileges and allows you to make system-level changes.

3. Clear cache: After making any changes to file or user permissions, it’s a good idea to clear the cache of your Magento 2 installation. Execute the following commands in the root directory of your Magento 2 installation:
   bash

   rm -rf var/cache/*
rm -rf var/page_cache/*


   These commands clear the cache of your Magento 2 installation.

By following these steps, you should be able to fix the “bash: bin/magento: Permission denied” error and execute the bin/magento command successfully.