DOC: Add information about execute permissions. (#1796)

2 files changed, 21 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/docs/automation/command-scripting.rst b/docs/automation/command-scripting.rst
index cc67132c..0e60e6e1 100644
--- a/docs/automation/command-scripting.rst
+++ b/docs/automation/command-scripting.rst
@@ -17,6 +17,19 @@ To include VyOS specific functions and aliases you need to ``source
   source /opt/vyatta/etc/functions/script-template
   exit
 
+Script execute permissions
+--------------------------
+
+Simply placing script files in ``/config/scripts/`` does not mean the system 
+can execute them.
+
+To make your scripts executable, grant them **execute permissions**. Use the 
+following command:
+
+.. code-block:: none
+
+  chmod +x /config/scripts/script-name.sh
+
 Run configuration commands
 --------------------------
 
diff --git a/docs/configuration/highavailability/index.rst b/docs/configuration/highavailability/index.rst
index a7683ef3..40465c30 100644
--- a/docs/configuration/highavailability/index.rst
+++ b/docs/configuration/highavailability/index.rst
@@ -308,6 +308,14 @@ execute custom checks in addition to the master router reachability. Transition
 scripts are executed when VRRP state changes from master to backup or fault and
 vice versa and can be used to enable or disable certain services, for example.
 
+.. note:: Simply placing script files in ``/config/scripts/`` does not mean the 
+   system can execute them. To make custom scripts executable, grant them 
+   **execute permissions**. Use the following command:
+
+   .. code-block:: none
+
+     chmod +x /config/scripts/script-name.sh
+
 .. warning:: It is not recommended to change VRRP configuration inside health-check
    and transition scripts.