This guide explains how to set file permissions, change ownership, and remove content using chmod, chown, and rm commands.
✅ Set Permissions on All Directories Under a Folder
Task: Set permissions on all directories under /usr/home/username/server1/ to 755.
chmod -R 755 /usr/home/username/server1/-R: Applies recursively to all files and folders.755: Grants full access to owner, and read-execute to group and others.
❌ Remove All Data From a Folder
Task: Remove all files and directories under /usr/home/username/server1/.
rm -rf /usr/home/username/server1/*-r: Recursively removes directories.-f: Forces deletion without prompting.
⚠️ Caution: Double-check the path before running to avoid accidental data loss.
👤 Set Ownership of All Files and Directories
Task: Set the user and group to example:example for everything under /home/username/public_html/test/accounts.
chown -R example:example /home/username/public_html/test/accounts-R: Applies recursively.example:example: Format isuser:group.
✅ Summary of Commands
| Action | Command |
|---|---|
| Set permissions to 755 | chmod -R 755 /usr/home/username/server1/ |
| Remove all data | rm -rf /usr/home/username/server1/* |
| Change owner and group | chown -R example:example /home/username/public_html/test/accounts |
Let me know if you’d like a version tailored for specific user or group setups, or for a cron-based automation.