I removed my permissions on my downloads folder using chmod.

can anyone help restore back to default?

Thanks!

    • phx@lemmy.ca
      26·
      4 months ago

      Tip: you can also use chmod u+rwx,g+rx,o+rx etc to add permissions

      With the initial letters corresponding to “user”, “group” and “other”, and ®was, (w)rite, e(x)ecute for the rest.

      In the case of directories, x specifies access to files/etc within the directly (read just let’s you see them)

      You can also use i.e “o-rw” etc etc to remove existing permissions

      • lolcatnip@reddthat.comEnglish
        5·
        4 months ago

        If you use X instead of x it’ll add execution permission to directories without making files executable.

        • phx@lemmy.ca
          1·
          4 months ago

          Oh yeah I forgot to mention that. It’s important when using wildcards or recursive permissions!