# fileOwnerNum

Set the file owner for files newly created.

This parameter applies to omfile: File Output Module.

Name:

  fileOwnerNum

Scope:

  module, action

Type:

  integer

Default:

  module=process user; action=system default

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  7.5.8

## Description

Set the file owner for files newly created. Please note that this setting does not affect the owner of files already existing. The parameter is a numerical ID, which is used regardless of whether the user actually exists. This can be useful if the user mapping is not available to rsyslog during startup.

When set on the module, the value becomes the default for actions.

## Module usage

    module(load="builtin:omfile" fileOwnerNum="...")

## Action usage

    action(type="omfile" fileOwnerNum="...")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $FileOwnerNum — maps to fileOwnerNum (status: legacy)

## See also

See also omfile: File Output Module.

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