chgrp Linux Commands
What is Linux chgrp Command?
Explanation
chgrp COMMAND:chgrp command is used to change the group of the file or directory. This is an admin command. Root user only can change the group of the file or directory.SYNTAX :
chgrp [options] newgroup filename/directorynameOPTIONS:
-R
Change the permission on files that are in the subdirectories of the directory that you are currently in.
-c
Change the permission for each file.
-f
Force. Do not report errors.
EXAMPLE:
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chgrp hiox test.txt
The group of 'test.txt' file is root, Change to newgroup hiox.
- chgrp -R hiox test
The group of 'test' directory is root. With -R, the files and its subdirectories also changes to newgroup hiox.
- chgrp -c hiox calc.txt
They above command is used to change the group for the specific file('calc.txt') only.
chgrp [options] newgroup filename/directoryname
OPTIONS:
-R
Change the permission on files that are in the subdirectories of the directory that you are currently in.
-c
Change the permission for each file.
-f
Force. Do not report errors.
EXAMPLE:
-
chgrp hiox test.txt
The group of 'test.txt' file is root, Change to newgroup hiox.
- chgrp -R hiox test
The group of 'test' directory is root. With -R, the files and its subdirectories also changes to newgroup hiox.
- chgrp -c hiox calc.txt
They above command is used to change the group for the specific file('calc.txt') only.
| -R | Change the permission on files that are in the subdirectories of the directory that you are currently in. |
| -c | Change the permission for each file. |
| -f | Force. Do not report errors. |
-
chgrp hiox test.txt
The group of 'test.txt' file is root, Change to newgroup hiox. - chgrp -R hiox test
The group of 'test' directory is root. With -R, the files and its subdirectories also changes to newgroup hiox. - chgrp -c hiox calc.txt
They above command is used to change the group for the specific file('calc.txt') only.
