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What is sticky bit used for?

Q: What is sticky bit used for?

> When set on a directory (e.g. `chmod +t /tmp`), it restricts file deletion. A user can only delete or rename files they personally own, even if the directory itself has `777` permissions.

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When set on a directory (e.g. chmod +t /tmp), it restricts file deletion. A user can only delete or rename files they personally own, even if the directory itself has 777 permissions.

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