File's and directories' attributes

  • Attributes for local directory listing - shown in the form rahs, where r represents the file is read-only, a represents archive file, h is used for hidden files and s means system files only. If an attribute is inactive, it is replaced by a dash.
  • Attributes for remote directory listing - depend on the system, under which is the FTP server running. In most cases they are in a form drwxrwxrwx, where d represents directory, rwx belongs to either user, group or other. r means that file is read-only, w that file may be modified and x that file is executable.