chmod 713 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 713 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group execute, and everyone else write/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | |||
| Group (g) | 1 | |||
| Others (o) | 3 |
chmod 713 filename
chmod 713 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
| Group (g) | 1 |
--x |
Execute only | Can enter (cd) but not list contents |
| Others (o) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
Is chmod 713 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
713 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 711.
chmod 713 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 713 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rwx,g=x,o=wx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 713 /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 713 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rwx--x-wx 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 064 makes new directories 713. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 713 mean?
chmod 713 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group execute, and everyone else write/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 7 (read/write/execute), the group receives 1 (execute), and others receive 3 (write/execute).
Is chmod 713 safe?
chmod 713 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 713 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 713 is represented as rwx--x-wx. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rwx,g=x,o=wx filename".
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