Change drwxr-xr-x to drwxrwxr-x in linux terminal

 Change drwxr-xr-x to drwxrwxr-x in linux terminal 

To change the permissions of a directory from drwxr-xr-x to drwxrwxr-x in a Linux terminal, you need to use the chmod command to set the appropriate permissions.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

1. Open a terminal.

2. Navigate to the directory where the folder is located, if necessary.

3. Use the chmod command to change the permissions.

Assuming the directory you want to change permissions for is /var/www/html/images, you would use the following command:

sudo chmod -R 775 /var/www/html/images

Explanation:

• sudo: Runs the command with superuser privileges.
• chmod: Changes the file mode bits (permissions).
• -R: Applies the change recursively to all files and subdirectories within the specified directory.
• 775: Sets the permissions to drwxrwxr-x, where:
  • 7 (rwx): Read, write, and execute permissions for the owner.
  • 7 (rwx): Read, write, and execute permissions for the group.
  • 5 (r-x): Read and execute permissions for others.

Verify Permissions

After changing the permissions, you can verify them using the ls -ld command:

ls -ld /var/www/html/images

This will display the permissions of the directory, allowing you to verify that the change was successful.

Explanation of Permissions:

• drwxrwxr-x: The directory permissions indicate:
  • d: It's a directory.
  • rwx: Read, write, and execute permissions for the owner.
  • rwx: Read, write, and execute permissions for the group.
  • r-x: Read and execute permissions for others.

This setup allows the owner and group members to read, write, and execute, while others can only read and execute. This is commonly used for directories where multiple users (within the same group) need write access.

By following these steps, you can change the permissions of the directory to allow group members write access while keeping it secure for other users.