File Permissions and Commands

Flags

• Read (r) provides the ability to read files or an entire directory
• Write (w) provides thea ability to modify or delete a resource on the system.
• Execute (x) gives permission to run an executable file or script

CHMOD

chmod +r ./myfile.txt gives permissions for a user or group to read a file chmod +rw ./myfile.txt gives permission for a user or group to read, write, or delete a file chmod +rx ./myfile.txt gives permission for a user or group to read or execute a specified file

CHOWN

chown provides the ability to change the ownership of a file or directory. This task can only be completed with the superuser su