How To. Zip a Folder in Linux?
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How do you zip a folder?

Zip and unzip files

  • Locate the file or folder that you want to zip.
  • Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder. A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location.

How do I zip a folder in Ubuntu?

Steps to zip the file or folder

  1. Step 1 : Login to the server :
  2. Step 2 : Install zip(incase you do not have).
  3. Step 3 : Now to zip the folder or file enter the following command.
  4. Note : Use -r in the command for the folder having more than one file or folder and do not use -r for.
  5. Step 1 : Login to the server via terminal.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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