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chmod

CautionChange permissions

chmod 755 <file>

Changes file/directory permissions.

Examples

  • chmod +x deploy.shMake executable

Syntax

chmod <mode> <file> (e.g. 644/755)

Before you run it

Wrong perms affect security/behavior.

Used when you see

Permission denied
3
Adjust permissions if neededAvoid over-permissive modes
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SSH key auth fails
3
Fix server-side ~/.ssh permissions (700/600)Loose permissions make sshd silently ignore the file.
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