Chmod 755 Linux Permissions (rwxr-xr-x)
chmod 755 sets permissions to rwxr-xr-x: Owner: Read, write, execute (7), Group: Read, execute (5), Others: Read, execute (5). The owner has full permissions (read, write, execute), while group and others can only read and execute. Ideal for directories and executable binaries.
Read, write, execute
Read, execute
Read, execute
Security Notice
Safe standard for web root folders (public_html) and shared system executable binaries in Linux.
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Linux Permissions Breakdown
| Octal | Symbolic | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 755 | rwxr-xr-x | Standard for directories and scripts |
| 644 | rw-r--r-- | Standard for regular files |
| 777 | rwxrwxrwx | Full permissions for everyone (insecure) |
| 700 | rwx------ | Private owner directory |
| 600 | rw------- | Private secret file |
| 666 | rw-rw-rw- | Read and write for all |
| 400 | r-------- | Read-only for owner |
FAQ
How do I set permissions to 755 in Linux?
Run the command: chmod 755 <filename>. For directories and their contents recursively, run: chmod -R 755 <directory>.
Is chmod 755 secure?
Safe standard for web root folders (public_html) and shared system executable binaries in Linux.
What does the symbolic code rwxr-xr-x represent?
The 9 characters represent 3 triplets: Owner (rwx), Group (r-x), and Others (r-x). 'r' is read (4), 'w' is write (2), 'x' is execute (1), and '-' is disabled (0).