chmod 260 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 260 gives the owner write, the group read/write, and everyone else no access.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 2 | |||
| Group (g) | 6 | |||
| Others (o) | 0 |
chmod 260 filename
chmod 260 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) | 6 |
rw- |
Read and write | Can list names, cannot enter |
| Others (o) | 0 |
--- |
No access | Cannot list, enter, or modify |
Is chmod 260 Safe?
Moderate
- Every member of the group can modify this file.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
260 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 660.
chmod 260 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 260 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=w,g=rw,o= filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 260 /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 260 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--w-rw---- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 517 makes new directories 260 and new files 260. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 260 mean?
chmod 260 gives the owner write, the group read/write, and everyone else no access. In octal notation, the owner receives 2 (write), the group receives 6 (read/write), and others receive 0 (no access).
Is chmod 260 safe?
chmod 260 is classified as Moderate. Every member of the group can modify this file.
What is chmod 260 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 260 is represented as -w-rw----. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=w,g=rw,o= filename".
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