How can i make user always create files + folders with 775 permission ? Please help
 

Hello,

I am trying to achieve the following on Debian, i need to have testuser create all his files + folders with 775 permission, everything this user creates i would like for it to have that permission.

I would be VERY appreciative if someone could tell me how to do this.

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What will also work would be some way i could set a folder to always have that permission no matter what is written in it and by who.

Have a look at umask.

Reading about it but still no luck so far.

Read some more?

in the users .bash_profile or .bashrc file add the line:

You can just type 'umask' on the command line to see the current umask.

Thank you for your replies.

I have

umask 0002

If i create a new file via SFTP, it gets permission 0644 rw-r--r-- , i also need write for the group so it didnt do the trick :(.

now that ads a twist
this is a REMOTE login

that should have been posted in the very first post and NOT just finding this out in post #6

what software are you using and what is the host?

and you REALLY DO NOT !!!!! want remote users using 775

This activity have any thing to do with apache?

Nope.

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So, i have 2 users, we'll call them user1 and user2.

User1 will have access to SFTP + SSH, user2 will have access only to FTP.

If user1 creates a file, user2 will not have write permission for that file when connected to FTP.

I need to give user2 write access to the file, how can i do this?

I've already tried to set that up :(.

you might have thought of this or tried it already, but have you tried using groups with them permissions/limits attached to it, then who ever is assigned to that group can, and them not attached to that group cannot?

Hello

Maybe this has to do with SFTP? If the idea is that they can transfer files but not run scripts, I think you need to put the umask in the sshd config.

http://riaschissl.bestsolution.at/20...mask-for-sftp/

I have added them like this in etc/group

user1:x:1000:user2
user2:x:1001:user1

Should i change something ? hmm.

Maybe they are not added correctly ?

can execute just not write to is the only thing that the OP seems to be worried about.


and that only pertains to other that the write permissions have been removed from.

Actually i want both users to be able to write, just have no idea how to do it so they can overwrite their files.

if user1 creates a file, user2 will not be able to overwrite it.

if a user writes a file. how is your directory structure made up? is this a controlled directory structure? As it should be so one cannot log in and go anywhere in that system.

then the permissions need to be set to the directory where a(one) user is the owner and all others (users) can only read, and execute, just not write per 775 permissions granting.

therefore others cannot write anything within that directory other then the owner.

1. Use chmod -R 755 /opt/lampp/htdocs if you want to change permissions of all files and directories at once.
2. Use find /opt/lampp/htdocs -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \; if the number of files you are using is very large. ...
3. Use chmod 755 $(find /path/to/base/dir -type d) otherwise. Better to use the first one in any situation.

http://linuxcommand.org/lts0070.php

Put them in the same group, and give the group 'rw' permissions.

If user1 creates a file, user2 will not have write rights to that file, i dont want this, i want him to have write rights.

I basically want the 2 users to have identical rights as far as file permissions go, i want them to be able to write, execute and read each other's files.

EDIT: I want this permission to maintain for newly created files, folders and subfolders.

Could you detail this ? what do i have to modify here exactly ?

user1:x:1000:user2
user2:x:1001:user1

Here is a small sample of the guides available that explain how to manage users and groups. Have a look.

https://access.redhat.com/documentat...nd_Groups.html
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Users_and_groups
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/36845...oups-in-linux/
https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-...user-to-group/
https://www.linode.com/docs/tools-re...ers-and-groups
http://www.tecmint.com/manage-users-...oups-in-linux/
http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/Lin...ingGroups.html
https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/D...ers-tools.html
http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7759/
https://www.digitalocean.com/communi...ux-permissions
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/sag/html/managing-users.html
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/...tion-in-linux/
http://www.intechgrity.com/user-and-...ced-concepts/#

well user "1000" is ROOT
root can do EVERYTHING

and user 2 SHOULD NEVER be able to do everything root dose

User "1000" is not root, it's just a user on the machine.

I appreciate you linking me that, but instead of wasting time copy pasting me stuff and making me read thru tons of stuff you could of just told me what to modify here:

user1:x:1000:user2
user2:x:1001:user1

Or simple steps to what exactly i can do to achieve what i am looking at achieving.

OK this is what I did.

here I have a external HDD hooked up via USB under me, my user name. I created a different user bob.

Off the terminal I cd to the external hdd, created a directory under my user name, userx, changed permissions to it to be 777, chmod 777 $(find /run/media/userx/WD3TB/testwrite -type d)


then created a file, the add text to it. I logged as bob, bob can read the file, but bob cannot add text to it.



then I did the same with bob, logged in as bob, he created a file, wrote to it. Userx can see it, read it but cannot write to it. do to the creators permissions set to the file at creation time.

this way with ftp when someone logs in they should be sent to that directory, per the ftp config file, then anyone that you allow to log in can look at everyone's files, create their own file, and write to it, and read others files but not write to anyone elses files.

I want both users to have access to write files (for future files and folders created also), not only one of them.

I look at it like this. You came here asking about users and permissions and have been on this thread for about 24 hours now, when you could have spent 15 minutes reading about users and permissions in any of those guides and did it yourself 23 hours ago.

I look at it like this, youre wasting both our time not providing a solution to what i am looking for.

Have a clear answer or not ? I am not here to learn linux, i am here to fix a specific issue.

I've read about groups in the past also...and also now, i am stupid and i can't do what i want to, enlighten me with a clear solution please.

I see this as me asking how much does 4+4 equal and being handed a math book to learn math.

Edit: Even if i may sound rude, i am not trying to be, i'm just looking for clear answers, i don't want to waste time (and the 2 user's time) experimenting with all kinds of stuff to see if it works and also possibly breaking who knows what in the process.

you really need to read up and test out permissions and what they allow one and many user to do when certain permissions are set on files, and directories instead of making us do all of your work for you.

Just because you're not wanting to learn how to use Linux, well guess what if you are not using Windows and have to deal with Windows you still have to learn how to use it.

what does permissions 777, 775, 755 do ? if you set them on a directory, and if you set them on a file? what differences does one get between the two ?

not to mention permissions 666

The commands, mentioned in the first paragraph of nearly any of my links:

Hopefully you can make use of those commands. Good luck. The reason you aren't getting a specific command is that I'm not sure I understand exactly what you need in your specific environment. If you look at and understand the commands you will be able to use them to do what you need though. Share what you try and your results and you will get more help.

/my-involvement

depending on the OS
500 is root
or
1000 is root

FWIW: 'root' is uid 0 on all Linux/Unix variants that I know of.

Guys, let me explain in more detail.

I have user1 with SFTP+SSH access to a machine.
User1 runs processes and creates files in home/user1/foldername

User2 has FTP only access, no sftp or ssh and is chrooted to home/user1/foldername

Having:

user1:x:1000:user2
user2:x:1001:user1

set in etc/group.

When user1 creates a file in home/user1/foldername, user2 will not be able to modify that file.

I need both user1 & user2 to have read,write&execute(if execute is needed to delete a file) permissions on all files located in home/user1/foldername !BUT! also future files & folders + subfolders that will get created there, for example: home/user1/foldername/newfolder/newfile.txt

I see what you mean. And it appears you don't have much grasp of the ownership/permission fundamentals which is alright at the beginning. If you want to become more efficient, you need to understand the concept of it.

You have few issues there:
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Whenever you grant SSH access to a user, it is pointless to setup an SFTP which a lot of users even demand a chrooted setup without realizing that the user has shell access anyway. SCP will do just fine.

- You have haphazardly granted group membership to each other without considering its implication. If you really want a shared resource, why not allocate a separate location with a common group membership?
- It is advisable to create a shared folder outside one's $HOME.

Why don't you start from simple setup and work your way up from there? We're you able to even get past the SFTP setup?

VSFTPD

etc/passwd
etc/group

This is exactly what I was talking about on my previous post.

Your posts are of no use so far man, you've told me to read more and asked me how i managed to setup SFTP.

Give me clear answers on what i need to modify to resolve my issue if you want to help me and i'll be appreciative, if not, please dont reply.

Well, I'm just trying to point out where you can improve your setup. If that is not appreciated, that's all good. Good luck.

Yep, of no use.

You dont tell me how to improve it = useless to me, i don't need someone telling me "you can go learn to do this" i need someone to tell me exactly what i need to do to solve this specific problem i've posted about, i don't want to go read hundreds of text lines, if i wanted to do that i wouldnt be here asking for your help.

I believe my problem is Very basic & simple to solve, i am not trying to become a network administrator for NASA you know ? i am asking simple questions here.

No you are not, you are trying to become a network administrator of a ftp sight.


if it is so simple then why are you asking us how to fix it. You NOT wanting to learn how to set up your own system and its software is not very productive on your part.

Like I and another has suggested to set up a directory pool share type setting then set permissions to that parent directory so everybody can play inside of it without destroying others toys.

allowing others to log into someone else home is not a good idea.


https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread....55#post3138955

If you don't know jack all about this, then how can you decide "no use"?
Show some gratitude and not attitude.

10$ BTC to who helps me solve this first with exact steps.

I don't have time for useless replies and other bullshit lectures, tell me what i want to know faster and in a way my stupid brain can understand it.

You skipped a question, "what does your chroot configuration for this user look like?"

Not super familiar with Debians config location. You might have to look it up. In centos its directory is /etc/schroot/

I think you need to read everything again then rethink your attack on this issue you are having. What apps are you going to use, ssh / SFTP / vsftp -if one user has both and another user has only ftp, then screw that other guy with his ssh, and make him only use ftp so the two users can relate properly using the ftp set up. less head ache.

then just set up your ftp sight accordingly.

with a area they both can play in and not have to worry about the other destroying his toys, and visa a versa. Nor being able to do something in someone esles home directory. only a root admin and the user is suppose to be able to get into it.

http://unix.stackexchange.com/questi...ww-with-vsftpd


VSFTP chroot or jail users – limit users to only their home directory howto


Allowing FTP Access to Files Outside the Home Directory Chroot

yep, you're going to have to use your brain to figure out some of this stuff.

calling yourself stupid and telling yourself you can't do this or that is bad, stop bad.

Can you guys stop worrying about stuff thats not related to what i am asking ?

I WANT this user to be in the other's home, there are only 2 users on this machine, just answer my question with clear modifications i need to make and stop worrying about things i am not asking about.

"what does your chroot configuration for this user look like?"

user2:x:1001:1001:,,,:/home/user1/randomfolder:/bin/bash

user2 has SSH deny.

I've already done that man....i dont need to chroot the user, its done, i dont need access outside of the user's home directory....i am not asking for this.

See:

did you even look at what I did? gave a dir a certain permission where they both could create, read, write but only write to there own files.

I want them to write to each other's files, i want them to have identical permissions, if user1 creates a file user2 should be able to do whatever he wants with it, read, write, delete, whatever.

files are now all gone