Windows icacls file equivalent in Linux
Shows detailed access-control entries.
icacls file
getfacl file
getfacl file
getfacl file
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "icacls file" is used to view file ACLs. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "getfacl file". Shows detailed access-control entries. This reference is grouped under File Management → Permissions.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows icacls file maps to getfacl file for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux filesystem for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
View file ACLs
Shows detailed access-control entries.
getfacl file
View file ACLs
getfacl --help
Show command help when supported
man getfacl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
getfacl file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: icacls file
getfacl fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
getfacl file | View file ACLs |
getfacl --help | Show command help when supported |
man getfacl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "getfacl file" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | getfacl file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | getfacl file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | getfacl file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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