How To Change The Umask Value In Linux?
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The umask value can be changed in Linux by running the command:
umask <desired_value>
For example, to set the umask value to 022, run the command:
umask 022
1. To change the umask value in Linux, you need to edit the /etc/profile file.
2. Add the following line to the /etc/profile file:
umask [new umask value]
3. Save the file and exit.
4. Run the command source /etc/profile to apply the changes.
5. To confirm the new umask value, run the command umask.