You may occasionally encounter the following warning message while using cPFence:
could not change directory to "/root": Permission deniedThis message typically appears when the postgres user (used internally by cPFence for some operations) attempts to execute a command while your current working directory is /root, a path it doesn’t have permission to access.
Is This a Problem?
Not at all. This is a common and harmless behavior on systems using PostgreSQL. It does not affect cPFence functionality, licensing, or protection status, and can be safely ignored.
When Might This Warning Appear?
- Running
cpfence --sync-ipsor similar commands from the/rootdirectory - Initiating a background task that uses PostgreSQL internally
- Running commands while logged in as root, from restricted paths
How to Avoid This Warning
To avoid the message entirely, simply change to a non-restricted directory before running the command. For example:
cd /tmp
cpfence --sync-ipsYou can also use /opt or any writable directory outside of /root.
Summary
This warning is harmless and only appears due to permission limitations for the postgres user. You can safely ignore it or follow the steps above to suppress it during normal cPFence usage.
Need Further Assistance?
If you encounter any issues or need additional help, feel free to reach out to our support team via your client portal.
