chmod 762 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 762 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | |||
| Group (g) | 6 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 762 filename
chmod 762 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
| Group (g) | 6 |
rw- |
Read and write | Can list names, cannot enter |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 762 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
762 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 666.
chmod 762 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 762 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rwx,g=rw,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 762 /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 762 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rwxrw--w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 015 makes new directories 762. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 762 mean?
chmod 762 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 7 (read/write/execute), the group receives 6 (read/write), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 762 safe?
chmod 762 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 762 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 762 is represented as rwxrw--w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rwx,g=rw,o=w filename".
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