chmod Calculator

Click permission bits to build octal and symbolic modes. Great for 755, 644, and custom masks.

Read (4) Write (2) Execute (1)
Octal
755
Symbolic
rwxr-xr-x
Command
chmod 755 filename

About this chmod Calculator

Unix file modes combine read (4), write (2), and execute (1) for owner, group, and others. Octal forms like 755 and 644 are shortcuts for common web and SSH layouts.

How to use this tool

  1. Toggle checkboxes or use presets (755, 644, 600).
  2. Copy the chmod command.
  3. Optionally enable setuid, setgid, or sticky bits.

Common modes

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