Configure IIS Folder Permissions for WebReports

WebReports requires the IIS worker process to have permission to write to the WebReports application directory.

These permissions allow WebReports to:

• Write application logs to the local file system.
• Save uploaded logos and branding images.

Use the steps below to grant the required permissions to the IIS_IUSRS group.

Locate the WebReports Application Folder

The default IIS website directory is:

C:\inetpub\wwwroot

If WebReports is installed in a different physical directory, use that directory instead.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Browse to the WebReports application directory.
3. Right-click the folder and select Properties.

Add IIS_IUSRS

1. Select the Security tab.
2. Click Edit.

3. Click Add.

4. In the Enter the object names to select field, enter:

   IIS_IUSRS

5. Click Check Names.
6. Verify that Windows recognizes the group.
7. Click OK.

Configure Permissions

1. Select IIS_IUSRS in the Group or user names list.
2. Under Permissions for IIS_IUSRS, select Allow for the permissions required by WebReports.
3. Click Apply.
4. Click OK.

Verify the Permissions

After applying the permissions:

1. Start or restart the WebReports website and application pool in IIS.
2. Sign in to WebReports.
3. Verify that WebReports can create application logs.
4. If your environment uses custom branding, verify that a logo or branding image can be uploaded successfully.

Next Steps

After the WebReports folder permissions are configured, continue with the WebReports deployment process.

See:

Configure IIS and Deploy WebReports