How to use chown command in php?

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@aniya.jaskolski 

In PHP, you can use the chown command to change the ownership of a file or directory. The chown function in PHP is a wrapper for the underlying system's chown command.

Here is an example of how to use the chown command in PHP:

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$file_path = '/path/to/file.txt';
$user = 'new_owner';

// Change the ownership of the file
if (chown($file_path, $user)) {
    echo "Ownership of the file has been changed successfully.";
} else {
    echo "Failed to change the ownership of the file.";
}

Make sure that the user running the PHP script has the necessary permissions to change the ownership of the file or directory. Note that this command may not work on all operating systems or configurations, as the availability and permissions for changing ownership can vary.

It's important to note that changing ownership of a file or directory should be done with caution, as it can have security implications. Relevant permissions should be set appropriately to ensure that the desired ownership change can be made safely.