NAME

chgrp − change file group

SYNTAX

chgrp [−f] group file...

DESCRIPTION

The chgrp command changes the group-ID of the files to group. The group may be either a decimal GID or a group name found in the group-ID file.

The user invoking chgrp must belong to the specified group and be the owner of the file, or be the superuser.

OPTIONS

−f Reports only system and usage messages. 

FILES

/etc/group

SEE ALSO

chown(2), group(5), passwd(5yp)

Commands