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Cannot change permissions recursively using `-R` on macOS after reinstallation

I have been using macOS for more than 2 years now, and after a fresh reinstall I cannot do

sh-3.2# sudo chmod 777 -R .
chmod: -R: No such file or directory

I can change permissions on my folder not recursively, that means the error appears when I am using the -R option.

Is there a way to fix this in my computer? maybe installing another unix shell ?

Solution

  • Try

    sudo chmod -R 777 .

    Access mask should be placed after options