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List Directory Contents

linux

List files and directories

Move/Rename Files

linux

Move or rename files and directories

Remove Files

linux

Remove files or directories

linux/cp

Copy Files

Copy files and directories

filesystem
basic

Command

cp

Explanation

cp is used to copy files and directories. It copies the files and directories.

Examples

Copy file to directory

cp file.txt backup/

Recursive copy of directory

cp -r dir1/ dir2/

More

Make Directory

linux

Create new directories

Remote Sync

linux

Synchronize files and directories

Change Directory

linux

Change the current working directory