chmod 732 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 732 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group write/execute, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | |||
| Group (g) | 3 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 732 filename
chmod 732 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
| Group (g) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 732 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Every member of the group can modify this file.
Common Use Cases
732 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 770.
chmod 732 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 732 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rwx,g=wx,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 732 /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 732 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rwx-wx-w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 045 makes new directories 732. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 732 mean?
chmod 732 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group write/execute, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 7 (read/write/execute), the group receives 3 (write/execute), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 732 safe?
chmod 732 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 732 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 732 is represented as rwx-wx-w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rwx,g=wx,o=w filename".
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