CHMOD Meaning of its Values

CHMOD is a command used to change file or directory permissions.

Meaning of the values for CHMOD:

• 700: Only the owner can read it.
• 755: Everyone can read but not write.
• 775: Only the group can read and write.
• 770: No one except the group can read it.
• 666: Everyone can read and write.
• 777: Everyone can read, write and perform.