Free Online Chmod Calculator

Calculate Unix file permissions in octal (755, 644, 777) and symbolic notation (-rwxr-xr-x) with instant bidirectional synchronization and terminal command generators.

Permission Matrix

Role Read (4) Write (2) Execute (1)
Owner (User)
Group
Others (Public)
Human-Readable Explanation
Owner: Read, Write, Execute
Group: Read, Execute
Others: Read, Execute

Terminal Command Snippets

Standard File/Directory Command:
chmod 755 filename.txt
Symbolic Relative Command:
chmod u=rwx,g=rx,o=rx filename.txt
Recursive Directory Command:
chmod -R 755 /path/to/dir

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Unix file permissions and Chmod calculations.

What is Chmod and how do Unix file permissions work?

Chmod stands for "change mode". In Unix/Linux systems, file permissions control access for Owner (User), Group, and Others (Public). Each role can have Read (4), Write (2), and Execute (1) permissions.

What are the most common Chmod permission settings?

Common settings include 755 (rwxr-xr-x) for web directories/executables, 644 (rw-r--r--) for web content files, 700 (rwx------) for private directories, and 600 (rw-------) for private SSH keys or credentials.

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