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Ubuntu: default access mode (permissions) for users home dir (/home/user)

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Mar 15, 202663869 views
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What is a default access mode (e.g. 0755) for users home dirs in Ubuntu (e.g. what is output of )? In other major linux distribs (Debian, RedHat, Gentoo, Arch)? How can I change this default? PS: Sorry, but I can't find an ubuntu now and test this myself.

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ls -ld /home/*

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Fix for: Ubuntu: default access mode (permissions) for users home dir (/home/user)

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When creating a user using , the skeleton directory (usually ) is copied, including its permissions. The home directory ( ) is subject to the setting in . This is set to by default, so the permissions for becomes 755. Relevant excerpt from the Ubunt…

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