chmod 752 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 752 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group read/execute, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | |||
| Group (g) | 5 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 752 filename
chmod 752 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
| 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 752 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
752 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 750.
chmod 752 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 752 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rwx,g=rx,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 752 /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 752 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rwxr-x-w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 025 makes new directories 752. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 752 mean?
chmod 752 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group read/execute, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 7 (read/write/execute), the group receives 5 (read/execute), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 752 safe?
chmod 752 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 752 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 752 is represented as rwxr-x-w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rwx,g=rx,o=w filename".
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