Windows
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File Management
Permissions
Windows PowerShell Set-Acl equivalent in Linux
Modifies POSIX ACL entries for users or groups.
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PowerShell Set-Acl
Linux equivalents
setfacl -m u:USER:rw file
setfacl -m u:USER:rw file
setfacl -m u:USER:rw file
Overview
What this command does
Modifies POSIX ACL entries for users or groups.
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
Set ACL permissions
Modifies POSIX ACL entries for users or groups.
setfacl -m u:USER:rw file
Set ACL permissions
setfacl --help
Show command help when supported
man setfacl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
setfacl -m u:USER:rw file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Set-Acl
setfacl -m u:USER:rw fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
setfacl -m u:USER:rw file | Set ACL permissions |
setfacl --help | Show command help when supported |
man setfacl | 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 | setfacl -m u:USER:rw file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | setfacl -m u:USER:rw file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | setfacl -m u:USER:rw file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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