Inspect path components

bash

namei -l /var/www/current/public

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Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.

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Create or update a symlink target with force.

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Inspect hard link count with ls/stat.

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Grant user execute permission.

Set file owner and group together.

Set executable to run with owner's effective UID.

Common mode for normal text or config files.