Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership
You want to secure a directory so only the owner can list and access files inside, but others can still enter the directory without seeing contents. Which permission setting achieves this?
You want to secure a directory so only the owner can list and access files inside, but others can still enter the directory without seeing contents. Which permission setting achieves this?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand directory permissions
Read (r) allows listing contents, execute (x) allows entering the directory.Step 2: Match permissions to requirement
711 means owner has rwx, others have execute only (can enter but not list files).Final Answer:
chmod 711 directory -> Option AQuick Check:
Execute only for others = enter but no list [OK]
Quick Trick: Execute without read lets others enter but not list [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using 700 which blocks others from entering
- Using 755 which allows others to list files
- Using 777 which gives full access to everyone
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