Fixing 'Storage Permission Denied' Error in Virtualizor VPS: Adjusting User and Group Settings

Introduction:
Virtualizor is a powerful virtualization control panel that simplifies the process of managing virtual machines. However, sometimes users encounter a frustrating "Storage Permission Denied" error when trying to edit, start, or stop their VPS . This error can be particularly troublesome. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step solution to resolve this issue by editing the qemu.conf file and adjusting the user and group settings.

 

Problem Overview:

The " Storage Permission Denied" error occurs when Virtualizor virtual machines do not have sufficient permissions to access or modify storage files. By default, the user and group settings in the qemu.conf file are often set to "root." This can lead to permission issues when attempting to interact with storage resources. To fix this problem, we need to adjust these settings.

 

Solution:

 

Step 1: Edit the qemu.conf file

1. Access your server using a terminal or SSH client.

2. Open the qemu.conf file for editing. The file is typically located at /etc/libvirt/qemu.conf. You can use a text editor of your choice, such as nano or vi. For example, to open it with nano, run the following command:

 

In the qemu.conf file, locate the "user" and "group" directives. By default, these lines are commented out with a '#' symbol, and the user and group are set to "root."

Uncomment both the "user" and "group" lines by removing the '#' symbol at the beginning of each line.

You can set the user and group to match your specific system requirements. In this example, we use "qemu" for both the user and group. Save your changes and exit the text editor.

Alternatively, you can choose to retain the default 'root' user and group settings in the qemu.conf file if they align with your system's security policies and requirements. Keep in mind that using 'root' comes with elevated privileges, so it's important to assess the security implications and ensure it meets your specific needs

 

Step 2: Restart libvirtd service

After editing the qemu.conf file, you need to restart the libvirtd service for the changes to take effect. Use the following command:

This command will restart the libvirtd service, ensuring that the new user and group settings are applied.

Conclusion:

By adjusting the user and group settings in the qemu.conf file and restarting the libvirtd service, you can resolve the "Permission Denied" error in Virtualizor. This solution allows virtual machines to access storage files without encountering permission issues, providing a smoother and error-free virtualization experience.

Remember to choose appropriate user and group settings based on your system's requirements. This solution should help you overcome the 'Permission Denied' error and enable seamless storage file access within Virtualizor.

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