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Directory Permissions

Directory Permissions

Permissions behave differently for directories.
Assume:
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Read (r)

Allows listing files.
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works.

Write (w)

Allows:
  • Create files
  • Delete files
  • Rename files
Example:
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Execute (x)

Allows entering the directory.
Example:
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Without execute permission:
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Directory Permission Summary

Permission
File
Directory
r
Read file contents
List files
w
Modify file
Create/Delete files
x
Execute file
Enter directory