Chmod Calculator

Calculate Unix file permissions visually. Toggle checkboxes or enter numeric/symbolic values.

-rwxr-xr-x

Read (4)
Write (2)
Execute (1)

Common Permissions

Command

About this tool

Calculate Unix file permissions visually. Toggle checkboxes or enter numeric/symbolic values. Get ready chmod commands. Free, browser-based.

Frequently asked questions

What is chmod?

Unix command that sets file permissions controlling who can read, write, and execute a file.

What does chmod 755 mean?

Owner: read+write+execute (7). Group and others: read+execute (5). Standard for directories.

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