chmod 235 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 235 gives the owner write, the group write/execute, and everyone else read/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 2 | |||
| Group (g) | 3 | |||
| Others (o) | 5 |
chmod 235 filename
chmod 235 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
| Group (g) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
| Others (o) | 5 |
r-x |
Read and execute | Can list and enter |
Is chmod 235 Safe?
Moderate
- Every member of the group can modify this file.
- Any user can read this file — never use it for secrets such as keys or .env files.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
235 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 775.
chmod 235 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 235 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=w,g=wx,o=rx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 235 /path/to/dir
# Note: -R applies the same mode to files and directories. Use find to treat them separately:
find /path/to/dir -type f -exec chmod 235 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--w--wxr-x 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 542 makes new directories 235. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 235 mean?
chmod 235 gives the owner write, the group write/execute, and everyone else read/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 2 (write), the group receives 3 (write/execute), and others receive 5 (read/execute).
Is chmod 235 safe?
chmod 235 is classified as Moderate. Every member of the group can modify this file.
What is chmod 235 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 235 is represented as -w--wxr-x. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=w,g=wx,o=rx filename".
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