chmod 322 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 322 gives the owner write/execute, the group write, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 | |||
| Group (g) | 2 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 322 filename
chmod 322 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
| Group (g) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 322 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Every member of the group can modify this file.
- Scripts need read permission to run; only compiled binaries can be executed without it.
Common Use Cases
322 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 700.
chmod 322 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 322 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=wx,g=w,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 322 /path/to/dir
# Note: -R applies the same mode to files and directories. Use find to treat them separately:
find /path/to/dir -type d -exec chmod 322 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--wx-w--w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 455 makes new directories 322. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 322 mean?
chmod 322 gives the owner write/execute, the group write, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 3 (write/execute), the group receives 2 (write), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 322 safe?
chmod 322 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 322 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 322 is represented as -wx-w--w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=wx,g=w,o=w filename".
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