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Chmod Calculator — Unix Permissions Calculator Online, Free

Calculate Unix file permissions with an interactive chmod calculator. Toggle read/write/execute for Owner, Group, and Others. Shows numeric (755, 644) and symbolic (rwx) output. Free, no signup.

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Toggle read/write/execute for Owner, Group, and Others to see the numeric (755, 644) and symbolic (rwx) chmod values.

Owner (u)

7

Group (g)

6

Others (o)

4

chmod 764

chmod 764 file  # Owner (u): rwx
chmod 764 file  # Group (g): rw-
chmod 764 file  # Others (o): r--

What is Chmod Calculator?

Unix file permissions are represented as three octal digits, one for each user class: Owner (u), Group (g), and Others (o). Each digit is the sum of read (4), write (2), and execute (1). chmod 755 = Owner rwx, Group r-x, Others r-x. chmod 644 = Owner rw-, Group r--, Others r--.

How to use the chmod calculator

  1. 1Click the r/w/x toggles for each user class.
  2. 2The numeric code and symbolic representation update automatically.
  3. 3Copy the chmod command for your terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does chmod 755 mean?

chmod 755 means the Owner can read, write, and execute (7=rwx), and the Group and Others can read and execute (5=r-x, 5=r-x). It's the standard permission for directories and executable scripts.

What is the most secure chmod setting?

The most restrictive is chmod 600 — only the owner can read and write; no one else can access it. For web servers, directories are typically 755 and files 644.

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