How Do I Move a File in Linux?
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How do you move files in Linux?

To move files, use the mv command (man mv), which is similar to the cp command, except that with mv the file is physically moved from one place to another, instead of being duplicated, as with cp. Common options available with mv include: -i — interactive.

How do you copy and move a file in Linux?

Copy and Paste a Single File

cp is shorthand for copy. The syntax is simple, too. Use cp followed by the file you want to copy and the destination where you want it moved. That, of course, assumes that your file is in the same directory you’re working out of.

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