750
Octal
rwxr-x---
Symbolic
Safe
Security
What does chmod 750 mean?
chmod 750 gives owner full, group read/execute. The owner has full control, the group can read and execute, others have no access. Good for application directories that only a service group needs to read.
| Who | Digit | Symbolic | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (user) | 7 | rwx | read, write, execute |
| Group | 5 | r-x | read, execute |
| Others | 0 | --- | no access |
Each digit is the sum of read (4), write (2) and execute (1). In ls -l the file shows as -rwxr-x--- and a directory as drwxr-x---.
How to use chmod 750
# one file or directory
chmod 750 filename
# the same permissions in symbolic form
chmod u=rwx,g=rx,o= filename
# a directory and everything inside it
chmod -R 750 directory/
# only directories (keep files separate)
find path/ -type d -exec chmod 750 {} +Need a different combination? Tick the boxes in the chmod calculator to get the octal and symbolic values instantly.
Chmod calculatorToggle read, write and execute for owner, group and others to build any permission.
Open the calculator Frequently asked questions
What does chmod 750 do?
It sets the permissions to rwxr-x---: the owner gets read, write, execute, the group read, execute and others no access.
What is 750 in symbolic notation?
rwxr-x---, or chmod u=rwx,g=rx,o= as a symbolic chmod command.Is chmod 750 safe?
Yes, 750 does not give write access to other users.