getfacl

Additional Notes

getfacl is a user and permission command used to display file access control lists. It displays the full ACL entries for one or more files, including user, group, mask, and default entries. Use setfacl to modify them.

Syntax

getfacl [options] [user-or-target]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how getfacl behaves.
• user: User account affected by the command.
• group: Group account affected by the command.
• file: File or directory whose ownership, mode, or access policy is being changed.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

getfacl --help
man getfacl

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man getfacl, getfacl --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.