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Chmod Calculator

Calculate Unix chmod permissions visually. Use checkboxes for read, write, execute for owner, group, and other. Get numeric (755) and symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) output.

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Common uses: chmod calculator · unix permissions calculator · file permission calculator · chmod 755 · linux permissions

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GroupRead (4)Write (2)Execute (1)Value
owner7
group5
other5
Numeric (Octal)
755
Symbolic
rwxr-xr-x
chmod Command
chmod 755 filename

How to Use Chmod Calculator

  1. 1

    Check permission boxes

    Tick the read, write, and execute checkboxes for Owner, Group, and Other.

  2. 2

    Read the output

    The numeric octal value and symbolic string update instantly as you make selections.

  3. 3

    Copy the chmod command

    Copy the ready-to-use chmod command for your terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 755 mean?
755 means the owner has read, write and execute (7), and group and others have read and execute (5) permissions.
What is the symbolic notation?
Symbolic notation uses rwx letters: r = read, w = write, x = execute, - = no permission. For example rwxr-xr-x equals 755.

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About Chmod Calculator

The Chmod Calculator on Utilko makes Unix file permission management visual and intuitive. Tick checkboxes for each permission, see the numeric and symbolic output update in real time, and copy the ready chmod command.

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