chmod 707 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 707 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group no access, and everyone else read/write/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | |||
| Group (g) | 0 | |||
| Others (o) | 7 |
chmod 707 filename
chmod 707 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
| Group (g) | 0 |
--- |
No access | Cannot list, enter, or modify |
| Others (o) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
Is chmod 707 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Any user can read this file — never use it for secrets such as keys or .env files.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
707 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 755.
chmod 707 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 707 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rwx,g=,o=rwx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 707 /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 707 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rwx---rwx 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 070 makes new directories 707. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 707 mean?
chmod 707 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group no access, and everyone else read/write/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 7 (read/write/execute), the group receives 0 (no access), and others receive 7 (read/write/execute).
Is chmod 707 safe?
chmod 707 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 707 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 707 is represented as rwx---rwx. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rwx,g=,o=rwx filename".
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