Fixing Reading A File: Permission Denied on Linux
What is the ‘sudo’ command in Linux?
Sudo command stands for ‘superuser do’, which gives all permissions to user over the whole computer System. With sudo command you can delete or change even the most private or important files in Linux. To use sudo you have to just use ‘sudo’ at start of any command you want like:
sudo chmod +r demo
What is the possible reason for getting the Permission Denied error while trying to read a file in Linux?
The possible reasons for this can be lacking read permissions, ownership issues, and the need for superuser privileges
When should I use each method to fix permission errors?
You should choose the given methods in the article as per your level like if you are not owner of file and also don’t have write permission then you can sudo command. Or if not a superuser but have write permission than you can change the permission of the file using chmod.
How to not stuck in these types of errors?
The best answer and advice for this is to learn at least Linux basics first then you can learn more about Linux while using or creating projects and by doing these you will be able to tackle the errors on your own. Every stuck at the beginning.
Why is file permission important in Linux?
File permission is very important not only in Linux but in every operating system. It prevents important files from unauthorized access and prevents it from unnecessary tampering or deletion of files.
How to Fix – Reading A File: Permission Denied on Linux
In this article, we will see how to fix when a permission error occurs while reading any file in Linux. We’ll see how to fix that and also why that error occurs, and its common causes so that in future you will be able to solve those kinds of errors yourself. We’ll learn various methods to solve this error allowing you to choose the approach that best suits your preferences.