Chmod Calculator

Calculate Unix file permissions in numeric and symbolic notation

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Octal

644

Symbolic

-rw-r--r--

chmod 644 filename
Read (4)Write (2)Execute (1)
owner
group
other

Common Permissions

How to Use

1Toggle read, write, execute permissions for owner, group, and other
2The octal and symbolic values update automatically
3Or enter an octal value directly to see the permissions
4Use common presets for quick selection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is chmod?

chmod (change mode) is a Unix/Linux command that changes file or directory permissions. It controls who can read, write, or execute a file.

How do octal permissions work?

Each digit (0-7) represents permissions for owner, group, and others. Read=4, Write=2, Execute=1. Add them up: 7=rwx, 6=rw, 5=rx, 4=r, 0=none.

What is 755 vs 644?

755 means owner can read/write/execute, everyone else can read/execute. Used for directories and scripts. 644 means owner can read/write, everyone else can only read. Used for regular files.

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