chmod 652 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 652 gives the owner read/write, the group read/execute, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 6 | |||
| Group (g) | 5 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 652 filename
chmod 652 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 6 |
rw- |
Read and write | Can list names, cannot enter |
| Group (g) | 5 |
r-x |
Read and execute | Can list and enter |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 652 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
652 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 750.
chmod 652 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 652 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rw,g=rx,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 652 /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 652 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rw-r-x-w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 125 makes new directories 652. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 652 mean?
chmod 652 gives the owner read/write, the group read/execute, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 6 (read/write), the group receives 5 (read/execute), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 652 safe?
chmod 652 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 652 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 652 is represented as rw-r-x-w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rw,g=rx,o=w filename".
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