chmod 700

What chmod 700 means

700 (rwx------) makes a directory completely private, or a script runnable only by you. It's the recommended mode for ~/.ssh and for directories holding keys, backups or personal data on shared machines.

Adjust the checkboxes above to see how a different mode compares, or go back to the chmod calculator.

Other common values

• 644 — Standard file
• 755 — Directories and programs
• 777 — Everyone can do everything
• 600 — Private file
• 400 — Read-only, owner only
• 775 — Shared team directory
• 664 — Group-editable file
• 2775 — Shared directory with setgid
• 1777 — Shared temp directory (sticky)