Chmod Calculator
Calculate Unix file permissions with an interactive chmod builder
Permission Matrix
| Entity | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal | Symbolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | rwx | |||
| Group (g) | 5 | r-x | |||
| Others (o) | 5 | r-x |
Special Bits
Advanced permission flags for executables and directories
Generated Permissions
755rwxr-xr-x-rwxr-xr-xchmod 755 filenamechmod u+rwx,g+rx,o+rx filenamePermission Breakdown
Owner (u)
7rwx- - Read files / list directory contents
- - Write / modify / delete
- - Execute / traverse directory
Group (g)
5r-x- - Read files / list directory contents
- - Execute / traverse directory
Others (o)
5r-x- - Read files / list directory contents
- - Execute / traverse directory
Common Permissions Reference
| Octal | Symbolic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
777 | rwxrwxrwx | Full access for everyone |
755 | rwxr-xr-x | Owner full, others read and execute |
750 | rwxr-x--- | Owner full, group read and execute |
700 | rwx------ | Owner full access only |
666 | rw-rw-rw- | Read and write for everyone |
644 | rw-r--r-- | Owner read/write, others read only |
600 | rw------- | Owner read/write only |
555 | r-xr-xr-x | Read and execute for everyone |
444 | r--r--r-- | Read only for everyone |
400 | r-------- | Owner read only |
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What is Chmod Calculator?
Free online chmod calculator to calculate Unix/Linux file permissions using an interactive visual interface.
Toggle read, write, and execute permissions for owner, group, and others, and see the numeric (octal) and symbolic chmod notation update in real time. Includes common permission presets like 755, 644, and 777, plus a reference table of common permission patterns. Essential for system administrators and backend developers. No signup required.
How to Use Chmod Calculator
- 1Toggle read, write, and execute permissions for owner, group, and others
- 2See the numeric (octal) and symbolic notation update in real time
- 3Use preset buttons for common permissions (755, 644, etc.)
- 4Copy the chmod command to use in your terminal
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