How Do I Change a Directory Name in Linux Terminal?
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To rename a directory on Linux, use the “mv” command and specify the directory to be renamed as well as the destination for your directory. To rename this directory, you would use the “mv” command and specify the two directory names.

How do I rename a directory in terminal?

The procedure to rename a folder or directory on Linux:

  1. Open the Terminal application.
  2. Type the following command to rename foo folder to bar: mv foo bar. You can use full path too: mv /home/vivek/oldfolder /home/vivek/newfolder.

21 янв. 2020 г.

How do you rename a directory in Unix?

Renaming a File

Unix does not have a command specifically for renaming files. Instead, the mv command is used both to change the name of a file and to move a file into a different directory.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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