# \#umask

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## [Fix for "Permission Denied" Error When Starting etcd in Embedded Cluster](https://community.replicated.com/t/fix-for-permission-denied-error-when-starting-etcd-in-embedded-cluster/1516)

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**Author:** [@Evans\_Mungai](https://community.replicated.com/u/Evans_Mungai)\
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**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.replicated.com/t/fix-for-permission-denied-error-when-starting-etcd-in-embedded-cluster/1516 "2025-05-12T17:12:46Z")

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If you’re encountering the following error during your Embedded Cluster installation: Failed to start: fork/exec \<data-dir\>/k0s/bin/etcd: permission denied component=etcd You’re not alone—this is a known issue that typ…