13. How to use stat command in Linux | Linux from zero to advanced

Published: 17 March 2026
on channel: SRE Chronicles

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How to Use the stat Command in Linux | File & Filesystem Details Explained

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the stat command in Linux to display detailed information about files and directories. Unlike ls, the stat command provides low-level metadata such as file size, permissions, inode number, timestamps, and filesystem details.

We’ll walk through real examples to help you understand:

File size and block allocation

Access, Modify, and Change (atime, mtime, ctime) timestamps

File permissions and ownership

Inode numbers and filesystem information

Using stat with multiple files

Practical use cases for system administrators and Linux learners

This tutorial is perfect for beginners, Linux students, SREs, DevOps engineers, and anyone preparing for Linux certifications.

📌 By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly when and why to use the stat command in real-world Linux environments.

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