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chmod 777 I'm trying to change the permissions of temp_dir to 777. Why are these commands not accomplishing that? I'm using Linux by the way.. To apply chmod 777 recursively to a folder and all its contents, you can use the -R

slot 777 rajadewa138, chmod 777 foldername will give read, write, and execute permissions for everyone. chmod 700 foldername will give read, write, and execute.