Linux commands: cp

By Flavio Copes

Learn how the Linux cp command copies files from one place to another, and how the -r recursive option lets you copy entire folders and their contents.

You can copy a file using the cp command:

touch test
cp apple another_apple

To copy folders you need to add the -r option to recursively copy the whole folder contents:

mkdir fruits
cp -r fruits cars

This command works on Linux, macOS, WSL, and anywhere you have a UNIX environment

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