🖥️chown

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the chown command with important options and switches using examples.

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# Change file owner
chown user file

# Change file owner and group
chown user:group file

# Change owner recursively
chown -R user directory

# Change ownership to match another file
chown --reference=/path/to/ref_file file

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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command chown in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for chown without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for chown are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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