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chmod Calculator

Runs in browser

Toggle read, write, and execute for owner, group, and others. See octal (e.g. 755), symbolic notation (rwxr-xr-x), and a ready-to-run chmod command with presets.

chmod Calculator tool

Owner
Group
Others

Octal: 755

Symbolic: rwxr-xr-x

Command: chmod 755 filename

How to use

  1. Set bits

    Tick r, w, x for owner, group, and others — octal and symbolic strings update live.

  2. Type octal

    Enter three digits (0–7 each) to sync the checkboxes, or use a preset pill.

  3. Copy command

    Copy chmod 755 filename and replace filename with your path.

Examples

  • Web root

    Typical static site permissions.

    Input
    755
    Output
    rwxr-xr-x

Frequently asked questions

Does this change files on my machine?
No. It only calculates values in your browser.
Why three digits?
They map to owner, group, and others — each digit encodes rwx in octal.

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