Only root or sudo user can run this EasyEngine

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Hi.

My SSH is giving error Only root or sudo user can run this EasyEngine I have setup WP NGinx on AWS probably i have done something wrong with permission Now I ran ee update sudo update its giving me error Can any one helo me figure out whats wrong I am doing?

#2

you can try sudo -i

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#3

You do need to have root privileges. EE needs to edit system files (Nginx) and restart services. As well as some other root only commands. You can use Sudo infront of every command or use sudo su to switch to a root shell.

Your not doing anything wrong, its as intended.

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