How Do I Change the Default Working Directory in Linux Terminal?
Contents

How do I change the working directory in Linux?

Change Current Working Directory ( cd )

To change directories, use the command cd followed by the name of the directory (e.g. cd downloads ). Then, you can print your current working directory again to check the new path.

How do I change the working directory in terminal?

To change this current working directory, you can use the “cd” command (where “cd” stands for “change directory”). For example, to move one directory upwards (into the current folder’s parent folder), you can just call: $ cd ..

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

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.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest