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Chmod Calculator

Calculate and convert Unix file permissions between octal and symbolic notation

Read (4)Write (2)Execute (1)Value
Owner (u)6
Group (g)4
Others (o)4

Special Permissions

Octal

644

Symbolic

-rw-r--r--

Command

chmod 644 filename

Understanding Unix Permissions

Read (4): View file contents or list directory contents

Write (2): Modify file or create/delete files in directory

Execute (1): Run file as program or access files in directory

Special Bits: SUID allows running as owner, SGID as group, Sticky bit prevents deletion by non-owners in shared directories.