Change access rights under Linux - how it works

If you want to change the access rights under Linux, find out in the following practical tip how to best do this.

How to change a file's access rights in Linux

Right-click on the file whose access rights you want to change.

• In the interface that opens up, go to "Properties".
• Change the settings in the "Access rights" tab.
• Access usually distinguishes between the creator of the file ("owner"), the "group" and "other".
• The "owner" is determined. You can change "Group" and give the administrator special rights, for example.
• In terms of access rights, you differentiate between "read only", "read and write" and "none".
• Confirm by clicking on "Close".

The information refers to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, the instructions may differ slightly in other versions and distributions. If you first have to find the file whose rights you want to edit, a practical tip on the topic of searching files under Linux will help you.