chmod 465 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 465 gives the owner read, the group read/write, and everyone else read/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 4 | |||
| Group (g) | 6 | |||
| Others (o) | 5 |
chmod 465 filename
chmod 465 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 4 |
r-- |
Read only | Can list names, but not enter |
| Group (g) | 6 |
rw- |
Read and write | Can list names, cannot enter |
| Others (o) | 5 |
r-x |
Read and execute | Can list and enter |
Is chmod 465 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.
- Even the owner cannot modify this file without changing permissions first.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
465 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 664.
chmod 465 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 465 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=r,g=rw,o=rx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 465 /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 465 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-r--rw-r-x 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 312 makes new directories 465. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 465 mean?
chmod 465 gives the owner read, the group read/write, and everyone else read/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 4 (read), the group receives 6 (read/write), and others receive 5 (read/execute).
Is chmod 465 safe?
chmod 465 is classified as Moderate. Every member of the group can modify this file.
What is chmod 465 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 465 is represented as r--rw-r-x. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=r,g=rw,o=rx filename".
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