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Chmod Permissions Calculator

Calculate Linux/Unix file permissions numerically (755, 644) and symbolic notation (rwxr-xr-x) with interactive checkboxes.

chmod 755 (rwxr-xr-x)
Owner (User)
Group
Public (Others)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does chmod 755 mean?

755 grants Read, Write, and Execute to the owner, and Read + Execute to group and others.

What is the standard permission for web files?

Usually 644 for regular files (rw-r--r--) and 755 for directories.

How does numerical octal work?

Read = 4, Write = 2, Execute = 1. Add them together for each user category.

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