# dirGroupNum

Set the group for directories newly created.

This parameter applies to omfile: File Output Module.

Name:

  dirGroupNum

Scope:

  module, action

Type:

  integer

Default:

  module=process user’s primary group; action=system default

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Set the group for directories newly created. Please note that this setting does not affect the group of directories already existing. The parameter is a numerical ID, which is used regardless of whether the group actually exists. This can be useful if the group 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" dirGroupNum="...")

## Action usage

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

### Legacy names (for reference)

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

- $DirGroupNum — maps to dirGroupNum (status: legacy)

## See also

See also omfile: File Output Module.

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