chmod 767 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 767 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else read/write/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 7 | |||
| Group (g) | 6 | |||
| Others (o) | 7 |
chmod 767 filename
chmod 767 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) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
Is chmod 767 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Every member of the group can modify 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
767 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 777.
chmod 767 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 767 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=rwx,g=rw,o=rwx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 767 /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 767 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
-rwxrw-rwx 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 010 makes new directories 767. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 767 mean?
chmod 767 gives the owner read/write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else read/write/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 7 (read/write/execute), the group receives 6 (read/write), and others receive 7 (read/write/execute).
Is chmod 767 safe?
chmod 767 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 767 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 767 is represented as rwxrw-rwx. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=rwx,g=rw,o=rwx filename".
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