Chmod Calculator
Calculate Linux file permissions in numeric and symbolic notation
| Read | Write | Execute | Numeric | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | 7 | |||
| Group | 5 | |||
| Others | 5 |
Numeric
755
Symbolic
rwxr-xr-x
chmod 755 filenameCommon Presets
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 755 mean?▼
755 = Owner: read+write+execute (7), Group: read+execute (5), Others: read+execute (5). This is the standard permission for directories and executable files.
What is the difference between 644 and 755?▼
644 = Owner can read+write, everyone else can only read. Used for regular files. 755 = Owner can do everything, everyone else can read+execute. Used for directories and scripts.