PHP fileperms() Function

Definition and Usage

The fileperms() function returns the permissions of the file or directory.

If successful, returns the file access permissions. If failed, returns false.

Syntax

fileperms(filename)
Parameter Description
filename Required. Specifies the file to be checked.

Tips and Comments

Tip:The result of this function will be cached. Please use clearstatcache() to clear the cache.

Instance

Example 1

<?php
echo fileperms("test.txt");
?>

Output:

33206

Example 2

Return the permission as an octal value:

<?php
echo substr(sprintf("%o",fileperms("test.txt")),-4);
?>

Output:

1777