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How to Change Directory Permissions in Linux (and Why It Matters)

Summary by DEV Community
One of the most common tasks in Linux administration is changing directory permissions. You may need to secure sensitive data or set up a shared workspace for your team. Understanding Linux permissions is crucial to managing files and directories. Here’s a walkthrough showing how to share a folder with your team by assigning it to the devteam group and applying the correct permissions. This example assumes the devteam group already exists. (I’ll…
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DEV Community broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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