Windows
Linux
File Management
Permissions
Windows icacls file equivalent in Linux
Shows detailed access-control entries.
Windows
→
icacls file
Linux equivalents
getfacl file
getfacl file
getfacl file
Overview
What this command does
Shows detailed access-control entries.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
View file ACLs
Shows detailed access-control entries.
getfacl file
View file ACLs
getfacl --help
Show command help when supported
man getfacl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
getfacl file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: icacls file
getfacl fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
getfacl file | View file ACLs |
getfacl --help | Show command help when supported |
man getfacl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | getfacl file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | getfacl file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | getfacl file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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