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Supervisor fails to start a program and logs show 'permission denied'. What is the best way to fix this?

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Raspberry Pi - Automation and Scheduling
Supervisor fails to start a program and logs show 'permission denied'. What is the best way to fix this?
ARestart the Raspberry Pi
BEnsure the program file has execute permissions for the user running Supervisor
CChange the program command to use sudo
DDisable autostart in the config
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand permission denied error

    This error means the user running Supervisor cannot execute the program file.

  2. Step 2: Fix permissions

    Set execute permissions with chmod +x for the program file for the correct user.

  3. Final Answer:

    Give execute permissions to the program file -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Permission denied = fix file execute rights [OK]
Quick Trick: Set execute permission for program files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Restarting Pi without fixing permissions
  • Using sudo in command causing security issues
  • Disabling autostart instead of fixing permissions

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