can't change file permissions of key file

Question

I have a .pem file. The normal chmod [4/6]00 [key_name_here].pem command doesn't work. The permissions are stubbornly stuck at 444 or 644.

Tried that. Doesn't change anything. Also if I try to do this via the GUI, the settings immediately revert. — Chas, Mar 13 '15 at 03:29
Is the key on a "special" file system such as NTFS or VFAT ? Network mounted (nfs, samba)? Is the file system mounted ro ? — Panther, Mar 13 '15 at 03:36
fat32 does not support permissions. Ownership and permissions are set at the time of mounting. If you need linux permissions use a linux file system ;) — Panther, Mar 13 '15 at 03:57
See the link I just gave you for how to set ownership and permissions when you mount the partition. — Panther, Mar 13 '15 at 04:14
Thx. I might just change the location of the file. Seems easier. — Chas, Mar 13 '15 at 04:41

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 13 '15 at 03:46

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maybe you should try changing the ownership first and then try to manipulate the chmod

How about sudo chown [yourusername] file.pem and then chmod

answered Mar 13 '15 at 03:46

Piotr Dajlido

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