Recursively chmod only directories
find . -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
Similarly, recursively set the execute bit on every directory
chmod -R a+X *
The +X flag sets the execute bit on directories only
Recursively chmod only files
find . -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;
Recursively chmod only PHP files (with extension .php)
find . -type f -name '*.php' -exec chmod 644 {} \;
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saved my day. thanks a lot
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks!
Thx man, for your recursive chmod tricks!
Rock on, Damon. Very clean, clear and helpful.
Fabulous!
Just what I need.
Thanks.
saved my day too. thanks a very lot
Thank You!! Saved my day aswell.
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