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When working on a remote server through VS Code, you may occasionally need to edit or create files that require root permissions.

In those cases, you might see an error like this:

Failed to save: Unable to write file 'vscode-remote://path/to/file' (NoPermissions (FileSystemError): Error: EACCES: permission denied, open 'path/to/file')

The Fix

The Save as Root in Remote - SSH extension allows you to save files with elevated privileges while connected to a remote server via SSH. This is especially useful when editing system or otherwise protected files that require sudo access.

Installation

Install the extension directly from the Visual Studio Marketplace: Save as Root in Remote - SSH.

Usage

After installing the extension:

1. Open the file on your remote server.
2. Open the Command Palette Mac: Cmd + Shift + P Windows: Ctrl + Shift + P
3. Run “Save as Root”.

The extension will prompt for your sudo password and securely write the file with elevated permissions.

Alternative Commands

The extension also provides "Save as Specified User..." and "New File as Root..." options in the explorer context menu.