Unix Permissions Converter

Convert between octal (755), symbolic (rwxr-xr-x) and checkboxes.

Octal (e.g. 755):

–Symbolic

–Meaning

How to use

Type octal or tick checkboxes — all three formats sync live; everything runs in your browser.

What does 755 mean?

Owner: read+write+execute; group and others: read+execute — standard for scripts.

What is the safest default?

644 for files, 755 for directories — never 777 on a server.

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