chmod 364 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 364 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else read.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 | |||
| Group (g) | 6 | |||
| Others (o) | 4 |
chmod 364 filename
chmod 364 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) | 6 |
rw- |
Read and write | Can list names, cannot enter |
| Others (o) | 4 |
r-- |
Read only | Can list names, but not enter |
Is chmod 364 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.
- Scripts need read permission to run; only compiled binaries can be executed without it.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
364 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 664.
chmod 364 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 364 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=wx,g=rw,o=r filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 364 /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 364 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--wxrw-r-- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 413 makes new directories 364. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 364 mean?
chmod 364 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else read. In octal notation, the owner receives 3 (write/execute), the group receives 6 (read/write), and others receive 4 (read).
Is chmod 364 safe?
chmod 364 is classified as Moderate. Every member of the group can modify this file.
What is chmod 364 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 364 is represented as -wxrw-r--. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=wx,g=rw,o=r filename".
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