Windows
Linux
Security & Permissions
Permissions
Windows umask equivalent in Linux
Controls default permissions for newly created files.
Windows
→
umask
Linux equivalents
umask 027
umask 027
umask 027
Overview
What this command does
Controls default permissions for newly created files.
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 default permissions mask
Controls default permissions for newly created files.
umask 027
Set default permissions mask
umask --help
Show command help when supported
man umask
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
umask 027
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: umask
umask 027Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
umask 027 | Set default permissions mask |
umask --help | Show command help when supported |
man umask | 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 | umask 027 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | umask 027 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | umask 027 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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