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      KumarTRD
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      I just installed MM on my Pi 3. I am attempting to update the config/config.js thru terminal but keep getting a “Permission Denied” message. Please help
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        ninjabreadman @KumarTRD
        last edited by ninjabreadman

        @KumarTRD It’s not executable. You need to use an editor to open it, like nano:

        nano ~/MagicMirror/config/config.js

        Problem with config or JavaScript? Copy/paste it into JSHint.
        Check out the detailed walkthroughs on install, config, modules, etc.

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          KumarTRD @ninjabreadman
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          @ninjabreadman you my good man are a life saver thank you so much it worked.

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